After Benjamin Franklin
FACTS
* Enough sunlight falls on the earth's surface every hour to meet world energy demand for an entire year.
* Silicon from just one ton of sand, used in photovoltaic cells, could produce as much electricity as burning 500,000 tons of coal.
Solar City®
is dedicated to assisting towns, cities and city regions in fully
integrating renewable energy technologies, as well as energy
conservation and efficiency measures, in order to achieve globally
sustainable greenhouse gas emission levels and lower reliance on fossil
fuel. It is based on methods developed for this purpose, using
international best practice as guidance.
Solar City© services also encompass:
Solar City© services also encompass:
- Scientific research including research into its practical applications;
- urban research including research into its practical applications;
- urban design, planning and development planning;
- scientific and urban strategic advisory services;
- energy impact evaluation;
- research into energy techniques and technology including research into their practical application;
- greenhouse gas research;
- provision of on-line information; and
- related international collaboration including publications.