Despite our sometimes heated national debate about our energy future, Australia is well positioned to benefit from innovative low emission technologies. No matter which avenue we take to cleaner energy, our energy-rich resources means there are opportunities for Australian businesses – and cheaper energy for Australian consumers.
When it comes to rooftop solar, Australia is number one in the world. There are more than 1.6 million solar rooftops glinting across the country, up from less than 100,000 in 2008. That means means 1.5 million have been installed in the last decade! And the numbers are still growing with around 3,000 Australian households going solar every single week.
The Sunshine State’s public housing system will reap the rewards of clean energy with the government calling for tenders for a Queensland solar rooftop scheme.
Queensland’s Western Downs Regional Council is considering a 100 MW solar farm proposal.
The proposal from First Solar Australia is for a 264.2 hectare solar farm north of Chinchilla, according to a planning report provided to Energy Matters by council.