Australia’s Rudd Government Makes Huge Investment in Solar Energy
Australia’s federal government, led by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, has approved plans for a $60 million dollar factory which is to become the largest manufacturer of solar cells in the Southern Hemisphere.
The company responsible for the project, Solar Spark Australia, is the first to be awarded Major Project Facillitation status under the Rudd government, and it plans to begin powering 9,000 homes by late next year.
This marks increased hope that Australia can meet goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2050.
