Wind Competitive With Traditional Power Generation
A new study from WorldWatch Institute states solar and wind power were the leading sources of new investment in the global renewable energy sector in 2012.
Solar Panels For Just 10 Cents A Watt?
An old material could be used to make dirt cheap solar panels – but don’t get too excited, it’s likely still some time before they’ll be available commercially for the home solar market.
New Coal Power Investment To Be Deferred – AEMO
Thanks in part to Australia’s home solar power revolution, the prospects for new fossil fuel based power generation investment look rather bleak over the next decade in much of the nation.
Solar Powered Drone Achieves 9+ Hours Flight Time
U.S. drone manufacturer AeroVironment, Inc. has achieved over 9 hours of flight with its solar Puma AE small unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
Elon Musk Unveils Solar Powered Hyperloop Alpha Details
The eagerly anticipated details of the Hyperloop transportation system have been published.
Aussie Talent Wins Solar Decathlon China 2013
Team UOW Australia has been announced as the overall winner of the Solar Decathlon China 2013 finals.
Barnett Backs Down From Solar Backflip
Solar supporters rejoiced after the Western Australian State Government yesterday reversed its decision to slash the feed in tariff rate for tens of thousands of solar households.
Could Barnett’s Solar Attack Impact The Federal Election?
The knee-jerk reaction by Western Australia’s government to its failure to rein in increasing power prices by targeting solar households could cost it – and the Coalition – dearly.
New Building Codes Threaten Tasmania’s Solar Industry
Additional and pointless red tape threatens the solar industry in Tasmania say the Greens.
U.S Wind Power Surges
In 2012, the USA’s wind industry became the number one source of new electricity generation capacity, representing an investment of $25 billion.
