World Bank Shuns Funding Coal Fired Power
The World Bank has affirmed it will only provide financial support for new greenfield coal based power generation in rare circumstances.
Survey Finds Britons Supportive Of Renewable Energy Transformation
Results from a recent survey indicate a strong desire for the UK government to further develop local renewable energy resources in response to climate change concerns and a growing reliance on imported energy.
Carbon Tax Relief = More Bucks For Australians To Go Solar
The early move to an Emissions Trading Scheme combined with the household assistance program staying as is presents an opportunity to use part of the windfall to create even more savings – by going solar now.
Solar Powered Hyperloop – Plans To Be Unveiled August 12
Elon Musk, head of Tesla Motors, says he will soon unveil plans for ‘Hyperloop’ – a solar powered transportation system that will move people at over 1,000 kilometres per hour.
Two New UK Wind Farms To Power Nearly A Million Homes
The power of wind energy to attract investment is on the rise both on land and at sea in the UK, with approvals granted for the construction of two large-scale wind farms.
UK Launches Renewable Heat Incentive
UK households are set to reap big rewards under a new feed-in tariff scheme for energy generated by solar thermal panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps.
The Wood Battery
You won’t be seeing these in your cell phone or even in small off-grid solar installations; but batteries containing wood may someday play a role in large-scale energy storage.
Sunshine Coast Council To Go Solar
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council is planning to build a solar farm that would supply half of its electricity needs.
Renewable Energy Making Its Presence Felt In Australia
Once disregarded as being any sort of threat to the energy status quo; renewable energy is rapidly changing the power generation sector in Australia.
Panasonic Panels Installed At German Federal Environment Agency
Panasonic’s HIT solar panels will fully power the new German Federal Environment Agency headquarters.
