Australia aims to use 10% of renewable energy

According to the national development strategy, Australia will use 10% of renewable energy by 2020, most of this energy comes from wind, water and especially from the Sun through energy panels.

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Estimated this year, the investment in developing solar energy in Australia has increased from AUD 1.2 billion to AUD 4 billion. Therefore, it is likely that Australia will continue to take advantage of this natural energy source to serve the lighting of public buildings and continue to encourage people to use energy panels for household use.

Meanwhile, a new Federal Government study said that electricity prices in New South Wales could increase 13.35% if the government decides to close a Loy Yang A power plant in Victoria. It is said to cause serious environmental pollution.

Experts say that the sudden shutdown of Loy Yang A power plant could cause electricity prices for households in general to rise sharply. Wholesale electricity prices are expected to increase by 80% in Victoria and more than 45% in New South Wales.

Speaking at the announcement of the new policy, Energy Secretary Martin Ferguson indirectly admitted that the Government has not yet fulfilled its promise in its campaign regarding restrictions on home-based emissions. glass from new power plants.

He added that the Federal Government will stop construction of coal-fired power plants to limit environmental pollution on the basis of adopting the carbon emission tax law.