Solar Cells Info

Dec 30, 2006
source:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200612/s1819590.htm

The New South Wales Opposition says it will focus on renewable energy initiatives in the lead-up to the March state election, promising that all public schools in the state will be powered by solar panels within 10 years. Opposition environment spokesman Michael Richardson says 100 schools each year will be fitted with the solar panels, at a cost of $12,000 per school.

Mr Richardson says the policy is aimed at stimulating investment in the renewable energy sector. “It’s certainly going to help the solar power industry and we’ve had discussions with them about this proposal,” he said. “But as I say, more importantly it’s actually going to teach kids about the benefits of solar power and encourage them to become enthusiastic advocates for it throughout their lives.”