Featured in The sun Down Under – 11-2012

At a southern crossroads

Australia: Blessed with abundant solar resources and a strong Australian dollar, there has been a major shift towards PV. In short, never has been solar been so affordable Down Under. But as PV becomes a major player in the country’s energy landscape, the political backlash against PV has begun.
Jonathan Gifford
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Jonathan Gifford

The change has been obvious. Flying into the rather drab Perth International Airport, in Western Australia, many would be struck by just how many homes have swimming pools. In this sunny and often hot part of the country, a swimming pool gives welcome relief when in summer it can climb to above 40 degrees Celsius …

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