Sunday, August 29, 2010

Solar bonus generates a mega-load of energy


THE NSW Government's solar bonus scheme, which pays householders for the electricity they generate from their rooftop panels, has proved so popular it has reached a 50-megawatt milestone 18 months before expected.

But experts have warned that it is too generous and too short-term to encourage the industry investment in solar that is vital for a renewable energy future.

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