Central Melbourne could generate three-quarters of its power from solar panels, study suggests
by Donna Lu from on (#5RQN3)
Co-author Prof Jacek Jasieniak says city's CBD could be a photovoltaic powerhouse'
Central Melbourne has the potential to generate three-quarters of its electricity needs from solar power, according to new modelling.
By integrating more solar panels into roofs, walls and windows, the City of Melbourne could generate 2,354 gigawatt hours of energy a year - equivalent to 74% of its current electricity consumption, the Monash University research suggests.
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