Understanding Solar Self-Consumption: How Is Solar Energy Used?
With solar energy being increasingly used both residentially and commercially in Australia, you might often hear the term “solar self-consumption.” But what does it mean, and how does it affect Australians’ use of solar power? In this article, we’ll discuss what self-consumption of solar energy means, what’s happening with the shift in using solar power […]
UK Supermarket Chain Installs 100,000th Solar Panel
Sainsbury’s says it has now installed 100,000 solar panels, representing 22MW capacity across 210 of its UK stores.
Clouds Gather For A Solar Port Augusta (For Now)
Alinta Energy’s application to the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for funding for a feasibility study relating to solar thermal power has been rejected.
Solar Thermal Touted For Western Australia’s Goldfields
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam was in the gold mining city of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia on Tuesday; convening a meeting to plan the Goldfields’ renewable energy future.
China Reaches 3 Gigawatts Of Utility Scale Solar
2013 could be the year the world reaches a milestone 15 gigawatts of utility-scale solar capacity, according to new data from global project tracker Wiki-Solar.
Clean Energy Week Kicks Off
Thousands of delegates are expected to attend Australia’s biggest renewable energy and energy efficiency industry event, which kicks off today in Brisbane.
Electricity Price Breakdown : The Cost Of Green Schemes
How much do green schemes *really* account for in household electricity prices? Get the facts here.
New York Heat Spurs New Power Consumption Record
Recent hot and steamy conditions have seen New York City and New York State gobble up an enormous amount of power.
China Slaps Tariffs On US/South Korean Made Polysilicon
The next salvo in the solar trade wars has been fired, with China set to introduce penalties on polysilicon sourced from the USA and South Korea.
REC Proposes Solar And Silicon Operations Split
Solar industry heavyweight REC intends dividing the company into separate Silicon and Solar divisions to further build on its gains in both fields.