Three years after its development, the Waubra Wind Farm still divides the broader Ballarat community.

Some locals love the step towards renewable energy, while others believe they're unattractive, impede on country landscapes and cause health issues for those in close proximity.

"Wind farms are so readily accepted in Europe and they're a major part of the energy sector - they have become a part of the landscape," says Waubra site manager Melanie Robertson.

"We're not quite at that stage yet in Australia.

"It's great sometimes driving back to the city of Ballarat at night and seeing lights on and that we're helping to do... [continue via Web link]