Using Solar Power To Save Bees
Solar power has been utilised in the battle against the number one enemy of honeybees – the Varroa destructor mite. Aside from supplying us with honey and other products, bees play an incredibly important role in ecosystems and pollinate many crops. It’s been said that if bees disappeared from the face of the planet, humanity […]
World Bank Funding For India’s Rooftop Solar Mission
India’s solar ambitions have received a major boost with the World Bank approving a US $625 million loan to support the installation of rooftop solar power systems across the country. The Government of India’s National Solar Mission has set a goal of installing 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, 40 GW of which is […]
Solar Energy’s Power In Australia’s Federal Election
A new poll indicates close to two-thirds of Australians (64%) would be more likely to vote for a party with plans to source 100 per cent of Australia’s energy from renewables. The Reachtel poll of 2,400 Australians also indicates 56.1 per cent would be more likely to vote for a party with a policy to […]
Mandatory Solar Power In Santa Monica
Another significant U.S city is making solar mandatory on new residential and commercial buildings. The Santa Monica City Council voted last month to require all new residential and commercial construction to incorporate solar panels – and the ordinance takes effect in just a couple of weeks’ time. Single family dwellings will be required to install […]
Top US Firms Join Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance
Dozens of America’s biggest companies have joined with several non-profit organisations to form the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), which has set a goal of developing 60 GW of new renewable capacity by 2025. REBA is a coalition led by BSR (Business for Social Responsibility), Rocky Mountain Institute, World Resources Institute and World Wildlife Fund. […]
Global Solar Inverter Manufacturer Rankings
SMA still rules the roost when it come to solar inverter revenue; but competitors are closing in according to research firm IHS. IHS says SMA managed to maintain a 14 percent share of global solar inverter revenue last year; even in the face of significant challenges. “A major contributor to SMA’s improved performance was its […]
Solar Credits Subsidy Reduction On The Horizon
The Solar Credits incentive, which can slash the cost of a home or commercial solar power system by many thousands of dollars, won’t be quite as generous in the not too distant future. First, a bit of background. The Solar Credits subsidy is based on small-scale technology certificates (STC), also known as renewable energy certificates […]
Kelsey Creek Solar Farm A Step Closer
A development application for a change of use of land at Kelsey Creek in Queensland for the purpose of establishing a solar farm has reportedly been approved by Whitsunday Regional Council. Should the project go ahead, the Kelsey Creek Solar Farm will consist of 192,000 solar panels and ancillary electricity infrastructure. The facility will be […]
More Wind Powered Mars Bars
Food manufacturing giant Mars has added more wind power to its renewable energy portfolio – the Moy Wind Farm. The new 60MW wind farm near the village of Moy in the Highland region of Scotland will generate enough electricity to power all of Mars’ 12 sites in the UK. “The UK has been home to […]
1MW Solomon Islands Solar Farm Officially Opened
Yesterday saw the inauguration of a solar farm in the Solomon Islands; a joint project of New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. The 1 megawatt facility, constructed on the outskirts of Honiara, will generate up to 4 per cent of the island nation’s electricity requirements and save the cash-strapped country close to a million […]
