As Australia swelters through an unprecedented heat wave, solar PV is playing a critical role to make sure that the lights (and air-conditioners) stay on. In an analysis of the amount of electricity produced by solar photovoltatic installations yesterday, the Australian Solar Council has found that at its peak solar was producing (as a percentage of state electricity use): Solar home 27.54% in SA 11.77% in WA 8.14% in QLD 5.38% in VIC and 5.23% in NSW What is more, solar electricity was being produced at peak producing between 2:30pm-5:00pm, right at the hottest part of the day when electricity use is also at its peak. “As a community we should be congratulating those people who have made a significant personal investment in installing solar PV, which is now paying dividends for the entire community” said John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Australian Solar Council. “Because solar PV produces electricity where it is used, and does not need vast network infrastructure, the power that is produced is all being used to best effect, which adds up to a big saving for solar.” “In a country like Australia where 1 in 100 year heat waves are becoming more frequent, solar is the perfect solution” said Grimes. We expect more and more Australians to invest in solar PV systems to take control of their own energy future.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:58:39 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015