An Australian university has said that it will become the world¡¯s first major higher education institution to offset 100 per cent of its electricity usage by generating renewable energy itself.
The University of Queensland said that it would build a A$125 million (?71 million) solar farm to allow it to become ¡°energy-neutral¡± by 2020.
Peter H?j, Queensland¡¯s vice-chancellor, said that the project would ¡°provide research, teaching and engagement opportunities in addition to its environmental and financial benefits¡±.
¡°We are already the largest solar generator among Australian universities, and this initiative will complement the 50,000 existing solar panels on our campuses,¡± Professor H?j said.
¡°This project makes a clear and bold statement about UQ¡¯s commitment to leadership in renewables and demonstrates that the UQ is prepared to make a meaningful investment in creating a sustainable future.¡±
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