An Earlier End For Coal Plants In The USA
A total of 60 gigawatts of coal fired power generation capacity was to have been retired by 2020 in the USA, but new projections show 90% will occur by 2016.
550MW Of New PV Projects On U.S. Public Lands Approved
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced approval of two more solar projects to be located on public lands near the Nevada-California order.
8.5MW Solar Farm For Rwanda
Construction of the first utility-scale solar plant in East Africa is about to commence.
NEWSFLASH – Home Solar RET Power Bill Cost Impact = Zero
According to an analysis just released, the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) will have zero net cost impact on household power bills.
Gas Price Hikes On The Horizon
Gas prices in New South Wales and the ACT may rise by around 20 per cent from the middle of this year – a sign of things to come nationally.
Alice Springs Airport Solar Power Station Expansion
Alice Springs Airport is adding 325kW solar PV capacity to its existing 235kW of renewable energy power generation.
Renewable Energy Target Review Begins – Reactions
The Australian Government has released the Terms of Reference (PDF) for the nation’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) review and announced the members of the review panel.
World’s Largest Solar Plant Now Operational
After three years and 8.5 million man-hours, the world’s largest solar power plant was officially opened last week in the USA’s sun-scorched Mojave Desert.
Panama’s First Solar Farm
Panama’s first solar farm was inaugurated last week by President Ricardo Martinelli.
The Solar Assisted NTS SunCycle
The SunCycle cargo bike boasts a 60 watt solar panel that in optimum conditions produces more power than is used by the bike’s electric motor when in low pedal-assist mode.
