Solar (Again) Proven Not Just For The Rich
Accusations of solar households generally being wealthy have been shot down in flames by data from Energex and Energy Matters.
Singapore Eyes Large Scale Floatovoltaics
With little land to spare, Singapore is looking to constructing floating solar farms to help supply electricity to the city-state.
Apollo Energy Joins Tasmanian Renewable Energy Alliance
Energy Matters’ sister company has joined TREA; the recently-formed Tasmanian Renewable Energy Alliance.
Chinese Solar Panel Carbon Footprint A Storm In A Teacup
A recent study showing Chinese-made solar panels to be nearly double in their carbon intensity compared to those manufactured in Europe needs to be considered with a sense of perspective.
Latin America’s Largest Solar Farm Inaugurated
The President of Chile has inaugurated the Amanecer Solar CAP plant, the largest PV-based power station in Latin America.
GE Invests In Yingli Solar Panel Powered Facility
GE Energy Financial Services has invested in a 32-megawatt solar PV project in Japan that will use Yingli solar panels.
Supercritical Solar Steam Could Rival Fossil Fuels
A breakthrough by CSIRO scientists could see solar energy replace fossil fuels in the most advanced power stations in the world.
RET Review Holding Australia Back
While Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Review isn’t by any means done and dusted; fears of its outcome are having an impact.
EU Announces Funding For Electrification In Rural Africa
The European Commission has announced 16 energy projects that will receive more than AUD $139 million in funding to help bring clean power to rural Africa.
Australia’s New Carbon Emissions Target – 18% Reduction
It seems Australia’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets more than tripled on the weekend. Surprised? The Abbott Government might be too.
