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A ZEN night before Christmas

T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the office
The ZEN team were busy applying a poultice,
To the worn out feet of ZEN’s tired sales lead,
Who’d had one big year pitching the renewable creed.

ZEN’s customers were nestled, all snug in bed,
Knowing they’d chosen to help the environment instead,
Of sending more coal smoke up into the air.
They were sleeping so soundly, with nary a care!

When outside there came, in a silent descent,
A jolly old fellow with 100 percent
Green electricity powering the red nose of his reindeer ride,
He polished it and primped it with much glowing pride.

ZEN’s customers knew for sure, right away,
It was Santa aboard his brand-new ZEN sleigh.
Delivering a pile of Christmas delight,
To families everywhere all through the night.

“To be part of this 1.5 degree journey,
Means that I no longer need my Christmas attorney,
To cover my arse for all the pollution.
ZEN’s super team delivered the solution!

We’re away on our journey to be 100% green.
It’s the best Christmas present that I’ve ever seen!
I’m so proud to sign up to this collective alchemy,
It makes me want to laugh, dance and shimmy!”

To all of our partners, customers, and friends,
Thanks for joining our journey, you know where it ends:
With Australia as a green Superpower
And ZEN adding renewables each single hour!

And ZEN’s customers heard Santa say,
As he jumped into his snazzy ZENLECTRIC sleigh,
And headed on into the night,

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!

Why Renewable Energy?

Have you been wondering what is Renewable Energy and its impact? Then, this blog is for you.

In any discussion about Climate Change, renewable energy usually tops the list of changes the world can implement and must implement quickly to slow the impacts of Global Warming. This is because renewables – also known as Clean Energy – are in simple words “Energy that is obtained from sources that are for all practical purposes inexhaustible (…). Contrast this with energy from sources such as fossil fuels, of which there is a finite supply which is exhaustible. ” – Oxford Dictionary.

Therefore, such sources don’t emit carbon dioxide (CO²) and other greenhouse gases that have proven to be a significant contributor to air pollution.

Clean energy is also beneficial for the countries’ economy as it fosters job creation and expands energy access in developing countries. Moreover, in terms of costs, it lowers your electricity bills by cutting down power waste.

Carbon Dioxide and its effects on the environment.

The critical threat from increased CO² is the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere that would otherwise escape into space, causing average temperatures on the surface to rise. Global warming is one of the main symptoms of Climate Change.

Australia’s Nationally Determined Contribution Communication 2021

There are good news out there though. Australia’s goal is to limit global warming to below 2 degrees, but preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. By scaling up the usage of renewable resources, countries can sharply reduce their CO² emissions.

Renewable Energy Sources

Icons Wind: By harnessing the wind through turbines usually located on hilltops or near the ocean, where this resource is abundant, the wind spins an electric generator which produces energy.

Solar: Solar energy is produced from solar PV (photovoltaic) panels. The combination of heat and light from the sun creates electricity. In addition to Solar Panels (light) and Solar Thermal (heat), concentrating solar power (CSP) plants use mirrors to concentrate the sun’s heat, creating thermal energy.
Combining solar energy generation and battery storage is a great solution to store your clean, green, renewable energy 24 hours a day. Is excellent for the environment and even better for your pocket.

Hydropower: This renewable energy source generates power by altering the natural flow of a river or body of water. The force of the water turns the turbines and this generates electricity, which is then fed into the electrical grid to power homes and businesses.

Every new sustainable initiative is one step closer to get your community closer to achieving a zero-carbon future.

A small step is better than no steps. Ask us how you can take a small step today.

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