Solar Panels Wanted
Solar Panels Wanted
By Sebastian Frost
Over the course of the last few
years, a noticeable shift has occurred in the way that energy is generated in
one widely-known country—Australia. Having previously relied heavily on
electricity being generated from coal, Australia has recently been placing an
emphasis on the use of renewable energy that can be generated through solar
panels and windmills. As coal generators are shutting down, solar and wind
farms are going up.
In August of 2017, renewable energy
generated enough electricity to power 70% of Australian homes. However, once
current wind and solar projects are complete, it is expected that renewable
energy will generate enough electricity to power 90% of homes—according to the
Australian Renewable Energy Index. In addition to being an efficient means of
generating electricity, renewable energy is now the least expensive method of
generating electricity in Australia, and it is expected that solar systems will
save consumers approximately $1.5 billion off of their electricity bills—over a
10-year period.
The implementation of renewable
energy is a process that must be accepted on a global scale. Other first world
countries, such as the United States, should take note of the steps that
Australia is taking to address energy concerns. To do so, communities must take
action to increase the acceptance of renewable energy. In the United States,
for example, it is thought that renewable energy will be able to provide
electricity for 80% of the nation by 2050. However, without the development of
appropriate policies, we may never get there. As such, it is vital that every
one of us involve ourselves in the process of supporting policies that ensure a
renewable future.
Fortunately, for citizens of the
United States, a website exists that can aid individuals in making a difference
in the energy policies that impact our country—as well as the world, at large.
By clicking on this link, you can contact representatives of our nation and
have a real impact on our future. The Earth contains a limited amount of
resources, and it is up to us, as citizens, to support more sustainable methods
of providing energy—for generations to come.
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