Sacko 1

Mohamed Sacko
Debra Dagher
Writing and Inquiry Academic Context II
31 May 2015
Solar City Showcase
Nowadays, almost every future oriented city is focusing its effort into researching clean
alternative energies and Australian cities are no exceptions. As part of that effort, the Australian
federal government intends to provide solar energy for general usage in houses and businesses
for the future. Primary researches have shown that it will cost 75 million AUD to develop clean
and low cost energy infrastructures. The paradox with solar energy is that energy consumption
increases as solar radiation augments. In that regard, the city of Adelaide known for its abundant
sunshine was chosen to pioneer the program and raise awareness for the potential of solar energy.
An estimate of 1700 solar panels coupled with 7000 usage meters should allow an average
saving of 200 AUD per household. Those solar panels would provide a saving of about 9
megawatts that could be allocated elsewhere where they are needed. With the constant
innovation in the domain of solar energy, it has become easier to power cities using only solar
energy thus providing a path to energy independence.

Rajgor, G. "Solar City Showcase." Refocus. 7.5 (2006): 60-61. Print.