Pacific Hydro welcomes the Federal Coalition's recognition of the important role that renewable energy will play in a response to climate change but remains concerned that the mix of policies put forward yesterday does not address the serious issues currently facing investors in low cost, utility scale renewable energy.

Pacific Hydro has lodged its planning application with the Moorabool Shire Council for the Yaloak South wind farm. The application seeks approval for a wind farm with a maximum of 14 wind generators and a capacity of under 30MW.