Solar Panels As Li-Fi Broadband Internet Receivers
A new type of wireless data communication using solar panels to act as receivers and to create power for the technology could have a huge positive impact on millions of people around the world. Li-Fi is a bidirectional, high speed and fully networked optical wireless communications (OWC) technology; similar to Wi-Fi. The development by the […]
Prince’s Foundation Building Solar Powered Homes In Adelaide
The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community has partnered with Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to build a dozen solar-powered, ultra- energy efficient homes in an inner-city suburb of Adelaide. Construction of the demonstration project at Bowden, called The Prince’s Terrace, Adelaide, will start before the end of this year. The project will see eight terrace homes […]
Yingli Solar And Enphase Powering 5×4 Hayes Lane Project
The 5×4 Hayes Lane Project in East Melbourne is a four-story solar powered inner-city dwelling built on just 5 x 4 meters. The entire project has been designed, built and powered with passive and active eco-driven processes, materials and performance considerations firmly in mind. Powering the house is four kilowatt solar power system featuring Yingli […]
Solar Powered Acoustic Device Protecting Crops (And Animals)
A solar powered device is helping to protect crops from animal damage in India – and in turn, to protect the animals from angry humans. The Times of India reports a trial being carried out on ten farms in the district of Gondia of an acoustic dispersal device appears to going well. In the trial, […]
A Solar Powered Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes may rise again – and this time, it could be powered by solar panels. The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the tallest statues of the ancient world, standing over 30 metres high. The statue depicted the Greek titan-god of the sun Helios and was constructed in the city of Rhodes, […]
REC Q3 2015 Solar Market Insight
REC has reported on its third quarter results and published forecasts for the global solar panel manufacturing industry. The company reported quarterly revenues of USD $ 234 million, up 39% compared to Q2 2015 – an all-time high. REC says it experienced module sales of 361 MW in Q3, with 207 MW of that figure […]
Commercial Solar Now More Accessible To Victorian Businesses
An extended Victorian Government program will enable more business and building owners to borrow money from approved lenders to install solar power systems; with repayments made via their council rates. The new Environmental Upgrade Agreements were previously only offered by City of Melbourne; but since November 1 have been made available to all local councils […]
Scotland Green-Lights World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
Scotland is set to become home to the world’s largest floating wind farm after the Scottish Government granted consent to project developer Statoil’s plan to install deep water turbines off the coast of Peterhead, near Aberdeen. The 35 MW pilot park, dubbed Hywind Scotland, will consist of five 6 MW floating turbines, each tethered to […]
Australia’s First New, Totally Off-Grid Town Soon?
A $1.1 million initial study could ultimately lead to the construction of a town in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley that will be entirely off-grid and powered by renewable energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced this morning it was providing $442,000 for a study relating to Huntlee, which will be the first new town […]
SMA Inverters Power A Third Of North American Solar Installations
It’s been a big couple of months for solar inverter manufacturer SMA, with a number of impressive milestones reached. The company announced earlier today it had surpassed 7.5 GW of installed inverter capacity in North America. This is enough capacity to supply the power needs of approximately 1.5 million average American households. With total North […]
