Earlier this month our worldwide population
just landed on the 7 billion mark according to the Human Development Report of
2011. A report also released by the United Nations earlier this year also
revealed that with the current inflation rate our population may hit above 9
billion halfway through the century.
Australia is no exemption to the rapid
population growth reaching over 22 million in 2009 and is expected to skyrocket
even further before the year 2011 closes. Primarily Australia's population
growth is due the high numbers of immigration and higher birth rate than
mortality, which suggest a good economic and health status. However, this fact
poses a problem in the energy sector. The increase in energy demands is one of
the primary reasons of the energy price hikes and with the federal government
aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in the future a sustainable energy source
that can keep up with the rising demand is necessary.
The country has made great strides to promote
and commercialise the use of Wind Solar Power System
in Australia and other renewable energy sources. The programs of the government
is notable worldwide as one of the most comprehensive of its kind providing not
only financial assistance but also behavioral change opportunities to improve
home and business energy efficiency. Australia has also engaged large scale
renewable energy projects through the Solar Dawn and Moree solar farm projects
which will soon commence as part of the country's Solar Flagship Programs that
will uplift solar power in Queensland and NSW. Numerous utility solar power
farms and wind farms have also been constructed throughout the country to
support virtual power stations in the private sector.
Moreover, the federal government of Australia
is providing green retrofit assistance to visible institutions like bus
stations, parks, universities and schools to impart to the community the
importance of early climate change action and the benefits they can reap from
renewable energy.The massive campaign launched by the federal government will
soon drive sustainability in the country and transform Australia's energy
sector strengthening it and delivering energy security to every Aussies.
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