Cucumbers In The Sahara – Thanks To Solar Power
The first cucumbers produced in the Sahara desert using seawater and solar power were served up to participants at UN Climate Negotiations in Doha.
Energy Matters Partners With Juno Energy
National solar solutions company Energy Matters has teamed up with Byron Bay’s Juno Energy to provide businesses and residents in that region with expert installation services.
Solar Hall Of Fame For Australia
Australian pioneers of solar power are receiving some well-earned recognition via the new Australian Solar Hall of Fame.
Solar Fibre A Stepping Stone To True Solar Clothing
We’ve already seen clothing with embedded flexible solar panels, but soon the clothing itself may be the solar cell.
ELF – Solar Assisted Electric Personal Vehicle
It’s not quite a car or a bicycle; but something that falls in between – a three-wheeled electric vehicle with pedals.
No Additional Network Charge For Queensland Solar Households
Following uproar relating to a recommendation Queensland solar households be whacked with an additional fee on their electricity bills, the Queensland government has ruled out implementing the draconian measure.
Governments Must Come Clean On Fossil Fuel Subsidies
New analysis shows fossil fuel subsidies in developed countries are, on average, five times greater than the amounts pledged to support developing countries in addressing climate change and its impacts.
Solar Power Australia 2011-12 Report Highlights
The Clean Energy Council has released its Solar Power Australia 2011-12 report, which states solar panel installations now represent 3.2% of all current electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Fix Distribution Network Regulation, Slash Electricity Bills
$100 a year could be shaved off Australian households’ electricity bill if governments fix issues relating to the regulation of distribution networks say the Grattan Institute.
Solar Switch For Australia’s Most Famous Christmas Lights Street
In a world first, Australia’s most famous street for Christmas lights has gone solar in order to offset the cost of rising electricity prices.
