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With Australia having set a target of using 100 per cent renewable energy by the early 2030s at the 2015 Paris Agreement into climate change, focus has turned to renewables now more than ever. As homeowners and industries have embraced the challenge, the country may reach this goal even earlier.
For those curious about investigating renewable energy, the Moruya Rotary Renewable Energy Expo will be held Saturday, October 20 between 10am and 4pm at St Mary’s Hall in Church Street, Moruya. Entry to the expo is by gold coin donation.
This is the third time the expo has been held, with the first two run in Narooma by the Narooma Rotary Club. Expo co-ordinator Phil Armstrong said the purpose of the expo was to let the community know there have been changes in renewable energy technology. “People need to be aware [of these changes], so they can decide what’s best for themselves,” Mr Armstrong said. “The expo provides some practical solutions on how you can go about that.”
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Mr Armstrong said visitors could expect a wide array of providers for off- and on-grid systems for both commercial and domestic use. Campaign network, 350.org will present information on climate change, plus there will be displays from Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA), a group which bulk buys things like solar panels, electric bikes, and also provides guidance on energy audits. Some of the suppliers will also have equipment for off-grid power for boating and caravans and there will be a Tesla electric car on display. There will be suppliers offering battery storage for solar panels.
“It’s really about trying to make sure people are aware of options out there to save money and be environmentally friendly,” Mr Armstrong said. SHASA will be running a raffle, with first prize an electric lawnmower and blower. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards the addition of sustainable power to Red Door Cafe in Moruya.
There will also be a sausage sizzle and tea and coffee. “It wouldn’t be a Rotary function without a sausage sizzle,” Mr Armstrong laughed. “For Rotary it’s about supporting the local community, so it’s promoting local suppliers of products and supporting people with information on what they can do for themselves,” he said.
Mr Armstrong said while Rotary might sometimes be seen as supporters of overseas causes only, he said that was not the case. Some of the local causes the branch has supported include the community race day, the oncology unit in Narooma, and Muddy Puddles. “Some of the things we do overseas include making sure developing countries have access to solar panels and electricity where it’s not available. It’s a big picture thing.”
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