Queensland the solar energy state: Bligh

Solar panels will be fitted onto the roofs of all Queensland state schools in a $60 million solar energy initiative.

Premier Anna Bligh launched the program, labelled the first of its kind in Australia, as part of the government’s commitment to fight climate change.
Ten schools will be the first to take part when the plan takes form next month, with solar panels and energy efficient bulbs to be installed.

Circuit timers to turn off non-essential power at night and “smart meters”, which monitor energy use will be part of the package.

Ms Bligh said all 1,251 public schools in Queensland would be fully kitted out over the next three years.

The Age