At NJ Wilkins Electrical, we offer a variety of solar energy electrical services to not only help improve the lives of home and business owners in Brisbane but to also help our planet and its many magnificent features, including the Great Barrier Reef.
Known throughout the world as one of Australia’s most stunning natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef is a massive reef system in the Coral Sea that is home to over 1,500 species of fish and other types of ocean life. As a result, it supports an abundance and diversity of ocean creatures, making it not just a sight to behold but a vital part of the local ecosystem in Australia.
The Problem: Ocean Acidification
Sadly, the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the oceans of the world in general, are currently suffering from a process called ocean acidification, which is not only bleaching coral reefs but slowly killing them off.
Unfortunately, this process is a result of excess pollution caused by mankind. Over the last two centuries, societies around the globe have increasingly been burning fossil fuels, particularly for energy use. In doing so, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased dramatically, creating a negative impact on the world’s oceans. This is because the oceans absorb around 30 per cent of the carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere.
Once absorbed by seawater, there are many chemical reactions that occur. Sadly, these chemical changes cause the oceans to become more acidic. The increased acidity in the seawater negatively impacts the carbonate ions that make up sea shells and coral skeletons, bleaching them and slowly killing them. And like any other ecosystem, when one or more species begins to disappear, other forms of life suffer as well and become at risk of dying off.
How Solar Energy Can Help Save The Great Barrier Reef
Thankfully, there are many ways Brisbane homeowners and businesses can help save the Great Barrier Reef and the world’s oceans in general. One of the most effective methods is to utilize solar energy.
Solar systems are an exceptional alternative to burning fossil fuels. They not only take advantage of an abundant and sustainable source, but they also do not produce carbon dioxide when creating energy for homes, businesses, appliances, devices, and even electric vehicles. By reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with solar energy systems, ocean acidification can be reduced, which can help keep the coral in the Great Barrier Reef vibrant and healthy.
Professional Solar Panel Installation in Brisbane
Like other natural wonders and ecosystems, the Great Barrier Reef benefits from the addition of professionally installed solar energy systems in Brisbane and other parts of Queensland. Thankfully, at NJ Wilkins Electrical, Nick Wilkins and his team have the expertise and equipment to handle professional solar panel and battery system installation for homes, businesses, and more.
We can not only assess your property for solar but also design and install a solar energy system tailored to your property and needs. In doing so, you can rely less on the local electrical grid and fossil fuels, which helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted in Brisbane. Plus, with one of our efficient solar energy systems, you can also save money on your energy bills!