Solarcentury will be taking part in the climate march this Sunday alongside tens of thousands of people on the streets of London, on the start of the UN Climate Summit in Paris. We want to see an end to the fossil fuel era and a global commitment to transition to a 100% renewable energy future.
See here for Greenpeace’s press release.
Seb Berry, Head of Public Affairs for Solarcentury said:
“Solarcentury staff are very proud to be participating in Sunday’s event. When Jeremy Leggett set up our business back in 1998, some doubted whether we really were about to enter the ‘solar century.’ 17 years on and solar has joined the mainstream, with Solarcentury itself now active on four continents and solar technologies globally set to be the dominant source of electricity by 2050. But numerous challenges remain. We are optimistic that there will be a meaningful outcome in Paris but it’s no use national governments, including the UK government, signing up to ambitious long-term targets if they are simultaneously taking the axe to solar and other renewables at home, destroying clean energy jobs and threatening investment in vital green technologies.”
John Sauven, Greenpeace UK Executive Director, said:
“The Paris climate conference is a chance for David Cameron to help make the world a better, safer, place. A race is underway between rising temperatures and the roll-out of renewable energy. The odds are on renewables to win. The prime minister should help by promoting the burgeoning renewable energy industry which can provide us with competitive, home grown energy – as well as jobs.”
Solarcentury will be Tweeting from @solarcentury.
