You’ve also mentioned carbon offsetting before, is that something you’re looking to implement within SolarBuddy?
Yes, we’re actually going through the process now of becoming carbon neutral! Over the past 2.5 years, the carbon we’ve offset by replacing fossil fuel based energy sources with solar power is equivalent to planting over half a million trees. I’m really happy about that, but we need to do more. So we’re investing in a rainforest regeneration program here in North Queensland, and then we’ll follow that up with some work in Madagascar as well.
We’re also working on a program that will enable SolarBuddy donors to go carbon neutral themselves. The average Australian produces about 16 tonnes of carbon per year and it costs about $240 to offset that. So donors can invest $240 dollars into SolarBuddy, a carbon neutral company, and in return we offset their emissions by providing solar technology for other communities. Our aim is to get 10-15,000 people signed up to this carbon program next year.
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