UW Clean Energy Institute Opens
The University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute (CEI) will work to develop more efficient and cost effective solar power and energy storage systems.
Indy Solar I, II and III Now Operational
Dominion Generation has flicked the switch on three solar farms in Marion County, Indiana; totaling 28.6 megawatts capacity.
Australian Coal Cutting Lives Short
China’s coal emissions have been pointed to as playing a role in a quarter of a million premature deaths in China in 2011 – and there is a strong Australian connection.
All New AU Power Generation To Be Renewables
A report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) states all new power generation in Australia up to 2020 is expected to be renewable energy based.
Chile Shines For Solar Farm Developers
Chile’s Atacama Desert is attracting the attention of more big solar developers.
Queanbeyan Library Goes Solar
Thanks to a new solar panel array, Queanbeyan Library’s electricity bill will be slashed by around $20,000 a year.
Queensland Electricity Prices Set To Rise (Again)
The average Queensland household may pay up to nearly $200 extra annually for electricity from July next year.
Renewable Energy Target Review Red Alert
The Abbott government will soon release its terms of reference for another Renewable Energy Target review says the Australian Solar Council. Given the general vibe; it doesn’t bode well for remaining small scale solar subsidies.
Toshiba To Become A Solar Electric Utility In Germany
Toshiba Corporation has announced it will partner with a German real estate company to install solar energy systems on family apartment buildings under a self-consumption model.
U.S. Installs 930 Megawatts Of PV In Q3
According to a new report from SEIA and GTM Research, the U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013.
