Opt for Solar Power – Get Maximum Funding

Installing a solar power system is an investment that will pay off for your school. Why? Because the NSSP provides grants of up to $50,000 to those primary and secondary schools which install a minimum of 2 kilowatt PV system on their school grounds. Taking action has a pleasant “side-effect”: Actively tackling the climate change makes your school an excellent example for others in your community.

 

Good Reasons for Solar Power

The Sun – Energy that Never Ends

Here in Australia, the sun shines on average about 2500 hours per year. The sun is one of our most reliable sources of energy. We receive as much energy in one day from the sun as all Australians use in17 years. It is a reliable and free source of energy.

But how can the energy of the sun be harnessed? And how do we put that energy to practical use? The National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) from the Australian Government provides an incentive for schools to invest in a solar future. Catch the sunshine – by installing a solar power system on your school grounds!

 

• Solar power is 100 percent sustainable, safe and clean
  PV does not produce harmful emissions or polluting gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂). Unlike the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal or wood, solar power has no negative impact on our environment. It actively contributes to the containment of global warming and to a significant reduction of carbon dioxide.
• Solar power is free
  Sunshine is free! And even on slightly cloudy days, a PV system can produce energy. The sun is the only “fuel” the solar panels need to create electric power.
• Solar power creates no noise
  In contrast to wind energy systems, a PV system works without sound. And as there are no moving parts, there is nothing to wear-out. PV systems are easy to install and almost maintenance-free.
• Solar power is produced in a decentralized system
  Usually, solar power is produced and consumed at the same place, for instance on the roof of a single-family home. Therefore, there is no loss of power due to transportation. Plus, a PV system can be installed almost anywhere.
• Solar power is abundant
  In contrast to fossil fuels, solar power is available in limitless quantities. Australia is particularly well suited for the use of solar power as it is exposed to high levels of radiation every day.

 

Currently the majority of our electricity is supplied by conventional power resources such as oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy. PV, along with other renewable energies, has become more and more important and starts to play a vital role in powering our future: Australians purchased 80% more PV systems in 2008 than they did in 2007, showing a great demand for alternative energy and a respect for environmental change. Organizations such as the Australian PV Association (APVA), the Clean Energy Council (CEC) or the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES) support the strong prospects of PV in Australia.