A more nuanced, balanced target needs to be set, that considers renewable concerns as just one of the many factors in Carmarthenshire life. They must be equally considered and balanced. If a target of 100% was set this would better balance Carmarthenshire's responsibility to create sustainable energy with its requirement to protect and sustain the natural character of the County. Focusing solely on renewable energy production, to the detriment of other concerns, such as local farming, tourism, residential life, biodiversity etc, is the opposite of creating a sustainable system and will damage Carmarthenshire as a whole. Carmarthenshire cannot just become an energy hub for the rest of Wales and England. It needs realistic renewable targets, not extremes.

The REA shows 61% of Carmarthenshire's electricity demand is already met by renewable resources, close to the national target of 70% by 2030. While the County wants to meet the national target, and possibly become 100% renewable, why is the target beyond this? The target would generate 243% of Carmarthenshire's electricity demand, well above the county's requirements. Reaching this target would involve numerous large-scale renewable developments, with detrimental and indelible impacts, so why are we ruining Carmarthenshire's landscapes/residents/livelihoods to meet targets elsewhere? Carmarthenshire can do its part, but shouldn't have to shoulder the damage for meeting other areas' targets.