Australians Led The World In Home Solar Installs In 2011
Australian households installed more residential rooftop solar power systems last year than any other nation.
BREE Report May Only Tell Half The Solar Story
The solar cost story might be twice as good as the government thinks.
Another Sunflower Inspired Solar Power System
The humble sunflower is forming the basis of another high tech solar energy design.
Caltech Reinvents The Toilet With Solar Power (Video)
40% of humanity doesn’t have a safe way to poop. Solar power could help address that.
South Australia’s Victor Harbor A Solar Stronghold
Home owners in Victor Harbor, a seaside resort township situated 80 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia, have been installing solar panels at a cracking pace.
Regional NSW Power Bills Jump 154% In 7 Years
An investigation by Business Day has found the average electricity bill for a customer in regional NSW has risen by 154% since 2005.
Coal Based Electricity Generation Costing Australians Big
Rising electricity prices aren’t the only financial sting associated with Australia’s current power generation status quo. Coal is costing us $2.6 billion annually in terms of health states a new report.
U.S. Wind Energy Breezes Past 50GW
The U.S. wind power industry has hit a significant milestone: 50 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity.
South Australians Increasingly Turning To Solar Energy
South Australia’s annual electricity consumption has decreased significantly, thanks in part to home solar power systems.
New Solar Panel Coating Developed At University of Houston
A researcher at the University of Houston (UH) has developed a special coating for solar panel glass that enhances its self cleaning properties and assists in keeping solar modules operating at their peak efficiency.