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ACT Solar Feed In Tariff Under Attack
The Australian Capital Territory currently has the most generous solar feed in tariff policy in the country; one that has recently come under fire.
July 2, 2009
The Australian Capital Territory currently has the most generous solar feed in tariff policy in the country; one that has recently come under fire.
Wells Fargo and SunPower Corp. yesterday announced an agreement to the tune of AUD $124 million for funding the construction of SunPower commercial-scale solar systems.
Capacitors have shown a great deal of promise for energy storage, but while offering high power and fast recharge, the necessary energy density has remained an issue – until now.
US federal agencies will work to designate tracts of U.S. public landsas prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development in order to help speed up reviews of industry proposals for the establishment of solar farms.
The last few weeks has seen so many changes to rebates and incentives systems for solar power in Australia, many consumers and for that matter, providers, are confused as to the current situation. The following is a brief summary of where things stand as at Monday, June 29 2009.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is set to become a major supplier in the European market, according to a recent report entitled “Set For 2020” from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
Solar power supporters and industry are fuming that the legislation for the new non-means tested Solar Credits scheme is being held up due to a complex political situation; but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
Camping has definitely evolved over the years and roughing it is certainly not as rough as it used to be. Another camping challenge that may be overcome soon is the one related to power, courtesy of solar energy.
The end of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) for rural Australians caused havoc earlier this week, but it’s been announced that off grid solar power systems will be covered under the new Solar Credits scheme.
Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, will today table a petition from over 17,000 Australians calling on the Parliament to implement a gross national feed-in tariff to give renewable energy technologies the support they deserve.