Netherlands Trains To Run On 100% Green Energy By 2018
The Netherlands will power its entire electric rail network using wind energy under a sweeping plan to make train travel climate-neutral by 2018.
Supercapacitor Material Could Turn Houses Into Batteries
Vanderbilt University researchers have developed a proof-of-concept load bearing supercapacitor that could potentially turn energy storage on its head.
India’s New PM A ‘Champion For Solar’
There was perhaps much rending of garments, wailing and gnashing of teeth in Australia’s coal industry when Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party was recently swept to power.
The Energy Matters Solar Coaster
The sailboat Energy Matters Solar Coaster shows how a little solar can do a lot in marine applications.
Solar Helping Battle Electoral Fraud
An Australian company has developed a solar powered voter verification system to help ensure fairer elections in Africa.
SkyLock – The Solar Powered Bike Lock
The SkyLock intelligent bike locking system is creating a huge amount of buzz with bike owners around the world.
Home Solar Energy Storage ‘Very Affordable’ In Germany
Around 4,000 energy storage battery systems to accompany solar power systems have been purchased in Germany since the introduction of subsidies in May 2013.
Renewable Energy Employs 6.5 Million
A new study by IRENA shows approximately 6.5 million people were employed in the renewable energy industry globally last year.
Last Call For RET Review Submissions
With submissions to the Renewable Energy Target review due to close this week, Energy Matters is encouraging everyone with an interest in Australia’s clean energy future to have their say.
The Anti-Renewable Energy Budget – Reactions
As feared, the first Budget delivered by the new Government has seen the axe swung upon the Australian Reneweable Energy Agency (ARENA).
