Australia’s Federal Government recently announced funding amounting to over three quarters of a billion dollars to go towards building two of the biggest solar farms in the world.
Solar panel manufacturer Applied Materials is marking the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice by forecasting that by the year 2020, over 100 countries will have access to solar-power sourced electricity at prices comparable to traditional sources.
SunPower Corporation has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the most efficient solar panel on the commercial market – its new E20 series of rooftop modules.
An independent think tank believes Australian retirees investing in solar power will find it a more profitable investment than BHP Billiton shares and safer than bank shares.
A recent referendum in Italy has resulted in a resounding vote against nuclear energy, with over 94 percent of Italians opposed to the construction of nuclear power stations in the country.
In the first quarter of 2011, photovoltaic (PV) solar installations in the USA jumped by 66 percent over the same period last year and latest figures show America is poised to become the global market leader in large-scale concentrated solar energy.
According to a report prepared for the Multi-Party Committee on Climate Change (MPCCC) by the 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, Australians overwhelmingly believe the government should be implementing strong policy to support new jobs and investment in renewable energy, but think the Federal Government is failing to support clean energy technologies like solar and wind.
In this episode, Virginia covers forecast electricity price rises in Australia, Australian Greens announce a solar roundtable conference, the latest Australian National Photovoltaic Association report and the NSW Government guarantees solar power net metering.
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) estimates residential electricity prices are forecast to have increased by 30% on average in nominal terms nationally since last year to 2012-2013 – and it’s again been made clear renewable energy will not be the major contributor.
Google has announced the creation of a USD$280 million fund to finance residential solar power installations.
