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If you are decided to make the switch to solar power then good for you! Solar PV prices have never been lower; in fact it has plunged by around 50% today compared 3 years ago. PVs today also have better efficiency rating, better lifespan and improved protection against the wear and tear of outdoor elements.

Australia will soon see the very first solar updraft tower in the country as a local company proposed a massive 200 MW project utilising the simple yet unique approach of generating electricity offered by the technology.

Indeed solar panels saves you money by using less electricity from the grid and through the feed in tariff scheme, home solar panels owner has the ability to export unused electricity generated by their system to the state grid at a fair market price boosting savings and catalyzing return of investments.

Australia will soon see two of the most sophisticated and largest solar farms in the world, The Solar Dawn Project and the Moree Solar Farm will soon start construction as both projects enter plan finalization and community consultation.

Earlier this month our worldwide population just landed on the 7 billion mark according to the Human Development Report of 2011. A report also released by the United Nations earlier this year also revealed that with the current inflation rate our population may hit above 9 billion halfway through the century.

When Queensland started a full blown campaign on solar power in April of 2010 the state only has 250 MW of installed solar capacity and aimed to double it within 5 years, but with the help of Queenslanders and generous government support the target was achieved in less than a year and a half proving solar energy's viability and Queenslanders growing love for it.

Despite the economic crisis and recession last year, global renewable energy investment saw a record breaking high with trillions of dollars in investment and the United States retaking the number 1 position from China with over $55 billion in total expenditure.

It is no wonder that Melbourne was awarded as the most liveable city in the world, the city aims to holistically cater to every need of its citizens. Parts of Melbourne's credentials are comprehensive initiatives towards greener energy production and usage.

Adelaide has high proportions of sunlight which remained untapped until the implementation of various programs that commercialised solar power in the city. Adelaide was driven to exploit its natural energy source because higher peak electricity difficulties and high energy prices.

Over the past few years the use of solar power in Australia has exponential grown thanks to the continued government assistance programs, continued research and development that made solar panel cheaper and better, massive awareness campaigns both from the government and private groups.