Solar Power Grants For Victorian Lifesaving Clubs
Lifesaving clubs in Victoria can now benefit from a new program to support the installation of solar power systems – the Community Renewables Solar Grants Initiative. The $500,000 program was announced by Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio on the weekend. “This is about helping Victorian lifesaving clubs save money on their energy bills […]
ThermalTech’s ‘Solar Powered’ Smart Jacket
ThermalTech’s solar powered smart fabric is made from stainless steel yarn – but we’re assured it’s not like wearing a pot scourer or chain mail. We’ve mentioned a few solar powered clothing items in the past that were quite ..umm ..unique; including the utilitarian SolarVest and the “urban chic” (and very expensive) GO Collection. Much […]
8 Megawatt-Hour Vanadium Flow Battery Commissioned
Testing of the Zhangbei National Wind and Solar Energy Storage and Transmission Demonstration Project’s 8 megawatt-hour vanadium flow battery system was successfully completed last weekend. According to Sparton Resources Inc., the battery was continuously operated at full design capacity for ten days and exceeded specifications by 10%. Smoothing tests using State Grid North China Company […]
Solar Citizens 2016 Supporter Survey
Solar power system owners and supporters across Australia have been encouraged to participate in Solar Citizens’ latest survey. The 2016 survey will compile a snapshot of solar support and ownership in Australia, with the results to be sent to politicians and decision makers across the country. After a very successful 2015, the group also wants […]
1,000 Kilometres Of Solar Roads For France
It seems the solar road concept is about to be implemented in a very big way in France. Last October we reported on Wattway, a solar road product unveiled by Transport infrastructure specialist Colas that was developed in partnership with the French National Solar Energy Institute. Global Construction Review states France’s minister of ecology and […]
Solar Powered Mars Rover Opportunity Marks 12 Years
Mars rover Opportunity’s longevity is a testament to human know-how and the robust nature of its solar panels and lithium-ion battery technology. Opportunity landed on Mars’ Meridiani Planum on January 25, 2004 for what was meant to be a 3 month mission. 12 years later – 48 times longer than the mission objective – the […]
An ‘Interstate Highway’ For U.S. Wind And Solar Power?
Through an interstate HVDC grid, solar energy and wind power could provide most of the USA’s electricity by 2030 – with no batteries required. A new study by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and University of Colorado Boulder researchers has found the USA could slash greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation by up to […]
South Australians Forgoing Air Conditioning This Summer
A recent survey has found nearly a quarter of South Australians are avoiding use of air conditioners this summer in order to avoid an electric bill shock. This season has been particularly hot in South Australia, including a record-breaking stint of 40C+ days in Adelaide last month. Even so, 23 per cent of more than […]
Commercial & Home Energy Storage : UK Outlook
With 20GW+ of wind and solar generation connected to the UK’s electricity system and more to come, there will be an increasing need for energy storage. As in Australia, the UK’s energy storage revolution is about to get under way. A report prepared by KPMG LLP at the request of the UK’s Renewable Energy Association […]
Kyocera Starts Construction Of Massive Floating Solar Farm
Kyocera Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation have announced Kyocera TCL Solar has recently commenced construction of a 13.7MW floating solar farm in Japan. Originally announced in late 2014 (and originally 13.4MW), the floating solar project will be comprised of approximately 51,000 solar modules that will generate an estimated 16,170 megawatt hours of electricity per […]