Clive Palmer could pose a threat to any attempt by the Abbott government to dismantle the renewable energy framework associated with the carbon tax.

Mr Palmer, who plans to develop a $6 billion coal mine in Queensland, told Fairfax Media he was a ''supporter of renewable energy''.

Clive Palmer endorsed the decision of his party's lead WA candidate, Zhenya ‘Dio’ Wang, to come out in support of the 20 per cent renewable energy target, currently under review by the Abbott government. Credit:Andrew Meares

He endorsed the decision of Palmer United's lead WA candidate, Zhenya 'Dio' Wang, to come out on Tuesday in support of the 20 per cent renewable energy target, currently under review by the Abbott government.

Mr Wang said the review of the RET is a ''waste of taxpayers' money'' and described it as ''the right scheme for maintaining and improving Australia's environment''.