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...but creates around 85% of the greenhouse gas emissions. This is because most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuel. By adding over a 1.5 kilowatt photovoltaic system to the home, you can create an energy positive home. Solar photovoltaic cells could be fitted to the roof for the generation of solar power and in addition to pump electricity back to the grid. If this feature was added the home would be rated 10 stars and the home would in addition receive a source of revenue for the electricity created. Solar power has zero greenhouse emissions and will play a large part in making the home a zero emission home. Sufficient sunlight falls on Australia to provide the nation’s total energy needs. With the PV cells the home can capture some of this abundant energy.
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Electricity accounts for about 50% of the energy used in Australian households...