Author: Energy Matters

Construction of the first utility-scale solar plant in East Africa is about to commence.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced approval of two more solar projects to be located on public lands near the Nevada-California order.

Alice Springs Airport is adding 325kW solar PV capacity to its existing 235kW of renewable energy power generation.

Gas prices in New South Wales and the ACT may rise by around 20 per cent from the middle of this year – a sign of things to come nationally.

According to an analysis just released, the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) will have zero net cost impact on household power bills.

After three years and 8.5 million man-hours, the world’s largest solar power plant was officially opened last week in the USA’s sun-scorched Mojave Desert.

The Australian Government has released the Terms of Reference (PDF) for the nation’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) review and announced the members of the review panel.

Panama’s first solar farm was inaugurated last week by President Ricardo Martinelli.

A new radar detection system that switches wind turbine beacons on only when necessary could promote better community relations. 

The SunCycle cargo bike boasts a 60 watt solar panel that in optimum conditions produces more power than is used by the bike’s electric motor when in low pedal-assist mode.