Author: Energy Matters

Greenpeace’s solar truck is in New York, generating electricity for some of those affected by Sandy.

Last week, Westmill Solar Co-operative in the UK completed the acquisition of Westmill Solar Park, making the project the largest community-owned solar power station in the world.

The Australian Solar Council has released a detailed analysis by industry experts of the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) draft recommendations for the Renewable Energy Target.

Nearly 100 per cent of Tokelau’s electricity needs are now met through solar energy, which has allowed the nation to ditch much of its heavy reliance on diesel generators.

Some MP’s will get a nasty shock and others a pleasant surprise this morning as they gain more insight into how many pro-solar voters live in their electorates.

The growth wind power in Australia will hurry along the decline of coal and even the future of gas has been called into question.

The Senate Select Committee on Electricity Prices has acknowledged residential and commercial solar have had a positive impact on the cost of electricity.

The Australian Solar Council (previously known as AuSES) has expressed serious concerns with regard to the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) Review of the Renewable Energy Target Discussion Paper.

The first electricity has been generated by the London Array Offshore Wind Farm.

Samsung is helping students in Africa via its solar powered classrooms – and they are much more than just a converted shipping container with solar panels whacked on the top.