Virginia reports on the final round of solar schools grant applications opening soon, solar reaching parity with fossil fuels in MENA nations, solar panel recycling to be a multi-billion dollar industry and two new solar farms that will continue producing electricity after dark.
The existence of ‘Wind Turbine Syndrome’ has been debunked by Australia’s Climate And Health Alliance (CAHA).
Philips recently announced what it claims to be the world’s most efficient and cost effective solar powered LED street lighting solution – Solar Gen2.
The latest (and final) round of funding under the Australian Government’s National Solar Schools Program (NSSP), which has already put rooftop solar arrays on thousands of schools, will be opening soon.
A new report predicts the total annual recycled product value of crystalline silicon solar panels will hit USD $12 billion in 2035.
A 400kW solar energy system, large enough to provide the electricity needs of around one hundred Australian households, will help power Volkswagen’s U.S. Test Center California.
From solar powered-battle packs rucksacks and tent kits, to home solar energy for military housing, it seems the U.S. Defence Force is fighting hard in the battle for energy independence.
With the cost of solar panels and associated equipment dropping rapidly while gas prices have been rising, solar PV is now competitive with fossil fuel in many Middle East/North Africa (MENA) countries for electricity generation.
The UK is celebrating reaching a renewable energy target milestone with the completion of a Cumbrian wind farm pushing the nation’s installed wind power capacity beyond 6,000 MW – enough to supply electricity to 3,354,893 homes.
Two identical 50 MW parabolic trough based solar farms with thermal storage allowing for electricity production after dark have commenced operations in Spain.
