Author: Energy Matters

The growth of residential solar power in Western Australia in the area serviced by Synergy has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Renewables met a record-breaking 40.3 per cent of gross electricity consumption in Scotland in 2012 and quarterly data up to Q3 2013 shows that renewable generation this year will likely beat that.

NPD Solarbuzz is predicting sunny days ahead for solar power in 2014 and for the Asia Pacific region to account for half of PV demand next year.

Support for solar in New York State received a healthy boost last week, with an additional USD $108 million in funding announced for residential and commercial solar energy projects.

It seems Senator Ron Boswell, Nationals Senator for Queensland, has called for Australia’s Renewable Energy Target to be abandoned entirely.

Seven 2.5MW wind turbines and one 1.5MW turbine are now producing electricity at Gullen Range Wind Farm in Victoria.

Solar power is playing a crucial role in China’s exploration of the moon.

With Prime Minister Abbott continuing to talk down renewable energy, it may be wise for households and businesses still considering going solar to take advantage of subsidies now while they are still available.

Australia’s largest privately funded solar power system was unveiled this week by leading Data-Centre-as-a-Service (DCaaS) provider, NEXTDC.

Australian scientists are exporting a groundbreaking solar technology in an effort to help India achieve energy security.