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.
US/China Solar Trade War A ‘Great Moment In Stupidity’
The US government has announced a decision to whack additional import duties of up to 35.2 per cent on Chinese-made solar panels.
Citizen Scientists Take Control Of Solar Powered Spacecraft
Citizen scientists have, with permission, taken control of a NASA spacecraft launched in 1978.
Renewable Energy Target Review Submissions Published
Submissions to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target review have begun to be listed for public scrutiny – and it’s looking like the review panel has a lot of reading ahead of it.
The Power of Community Helping To Install Solar
Gawler Community House in South Australia is hoping to acquire a 10kW solar installation and LED security lights soon under an innovative community funded initiative.
EPA Proposes New Power Generation Emissions Rules
The USA’s EPA has proposed regulations with a goal of slashing carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal fired power plants by as much as 30 percent by 2030.
Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces For Solar Panels
Researchers at Brigham Young University are developing extreme water-proofing that could help keep solar panels cleaner.
USA Hit 13.4 GW Installed Solar PV Capacity In Q1
Cumulative operating solar panel capacity in the U.S. reached 13,395 MW at the end of Q1 2014.
Tokelau Wins EECA Renewable Energy Award
The Pacific territory of Tokelau has been named the 2014 EECA Renewable Energy Award winner for its solar efforts.
