Ailing Aussie Dollar Puts Pressure On Solar Prices
With the Australian dollar predicted to weaken further, the time to go solar is now.
Energy Matters Supporting Solar Citizens
Australian grassroots group Solar Citizens is gaining a helping hand in its important work from national solar provider Energy Matters.
Japan’s Farmers To Benefit From Rooftop Solar Power
Japan’s agricultural body has announced plans to spend AU$93 million installing 30 megawatts of solar on the rooftops of livestock barns and distribution centres.
Street Charge – Free Mobile Phone Solar Charging
Australian telcos take note – AT&T’s Street Charge is providing free solar mobile charging stations in locations throughout New York City.
Walgreens To Add 200+ Solar Power Systems
Walgreens, the USA’s largest chemist store chain, says it will expand rooftop solar installations on its stores from 150 to more than 350.
Solar Scorecard – Australian MP ‘Renewable Energy Ranking’
A new web site helps Australians determine where local politicians stand on issues relating to renewable energy.
Alan Jones Tilting At Windmills (Again)
Alan Jones appears to have lost his crowd-pulling power when it comes to his anti-wind turbine crusade.
Rally For Renewables In Canberra
A GetUp! and Yes2Renewables organised rally will be held in Canberra on Tuesday to raise awareness of looming potential threats to Australia’s renewable energy industry.
Renewable Energy Employing 5.7 Million
In 2012, an estimated 5.7 million people worldwide worked directly or indirectly in the renewable energy sector says REN21.
Solar And Balloon-Powered Internet For Everyone
Google hopes to bring Internet access to the two-thirds of the world’s population that does not have it with the assistance of solar power and balloons.
