Australian solar energy company educates at WEEC

A leading Queensland renewable energy company, Auzion, will be representing the Queensland solar industry at the 6th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) this week.

The Congress will be held from 19-23 July at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre and will offer field trips, workshops, social activities, expert speakers and environmental exhibits.

Auzion founder and CEO Mark Leckenby said Auzion is an active supporter of education particularly surrounding environmental and sustainability issues and solutions.

“This is the first time the WEEC has been held in Australia, providing us with a unique opportunity to showcase Auzion’s capabilities in the innovation space and network with a wide range of delegates and international representatives,” Leckenby said.

First held in Portugal in 2003, the Congress was created to provide a forum for discussion, learning and unity among environmental educators. Since it’s launch, the Congress has attracted thousands of environmental stakeholders from over 100 different countries. The
theme for this year’s congress will be Explore, Experience, Educate and is expected to attract 500 to 750 delegates.

Leckenby will be making a short presentation at the Congress, discussing Auzion’s Sustainable Homes Project which aims to help building owners reduce energy consumption through the use of solar power and other energy-saving features.

“This project was launched in 2008 with the goal of providing 50 homes with at least 25% energy savings and payback within five years,” Leckenby said.

“The results of the project led to the development of our AuziMax Energy Maximiser, which is a device that allows households to have better control over their energy usage,” he added.