2MW Battery Trial For Western Australia
Two battery systems capable of delivering up to two megawatts of power will be trialed in Carnarvon, Western Australia. Announced yesterday by WA Energy Minister Mike Nahan, the partnership between Horizon Power and China’s Lishen Power would examine strategies for meeting energy demand rapidly at a lower cost through the use of batteries. “The use […]
6.2MW Solar Project For Los Angeles County
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE) has announced it will be constructing nine solar power plants to power government facilities in Los Angeles County. The 6.2MW (DC) project is being executed under a 20 year power purchase agreement (solar PPA); providing cheap, clean electricity and predictable energy pricing to the County. “By signing a long term agreement with […]
SoelCat 12 – Solar Powered Catamaran
SoelCat 12 is a solar electric catamaran with lithium-ion battery storage targeted towards the ecotourism market. A creation of Soel Yachts and Naval DC, SoelCat 12 features 8.6kW of solar panels and a total lithium battery capacity of 120kWh. The marine grade lithium polymer battery system weighs just 8kg per kWh. The makers state it […]
Increasing Renewables Key To Solving Climate Crisis
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows how a worldwide target of 36 percent renewable energy by 2030, combined with energy efficiency measures, would effectively stop global temperatures rising above two degrees Celsius by the end of the century. The renewables boost would deliver up to half the required emissions reductions […]
Solar Pioneer Wins Australian Academy Of Science Award
Professor Martin Green has just racked up another award for his decades work in the field of solar power research. The Australian Academy of Science’s annual honorific awards recognise scientific excellence and this year, Professor Martin Green has won the prestigious Ian Wark Medal and Lecture for his world-record breaking work in improving efficiency of […]
Solar For Kids – The Volta Flyer
Devices such as the iPad can be great educational tools, but the solar powered Volta Flyer is a more hands-on affair that could help inspire a new generation of solar professionals – and provide a little exercise as well. Touted as the world’s first solar powered airplane science kit for kids, the Volta Flyer teaches […]
Alberta Unveils Zero Coal Plan
Canada’s Alberta province has announced an ambitious climate action plan that will see two-thirds of all coal-fired electricity replaced by renewables, a cap on emissions from oil production, along with a hefty price on carbon emissions for all citizens that will pack a punch at the petrol pump. The plan aims to phase out all […]
Battery Forum To Energize Australian Residential Storage
A national forum on residential battery storage is being held at the ACT Legislative Assembly today. Part of the forum’s aim is find strategies to boost the uptake of home battery systems, plus help identify barriers and solutions to those challenges. “The National Battery Storage Skills and Safety Forum being held today is an opportunity […]
Australian Greens Unveil 90% Renewable Energy Plan
The Greens launched Renew Australia on Sunday; a plan to transition the nation to at least 90% renewable energy by 2030. “There is no escaping our economic future. It is clean and green or it is no future at all,” states the plan. ” Our past prosperity relied on coal-fired power, but coal can no […]
Schools To Save Millions With Solar And SunEdison
9 megawatts of solar power to be installed at 18 California schools will generate savings of more than USD $30 million in electricity costs over the next 20 years. SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE) announced late last week it had signed solar power purchase agreements (solar PPA’s) with six unified school districts in the state – Atascadero, […]
