RET Review Holding Australia Back
While Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Review isn’t by any means done and dusted; fears of its outcome are having an impact.
EU Announces Funding For Electrification In Rural Africa
The European Commission has announced 16 energy projects that will receive more than AUD $139 million in funding to help bring clean power to rural Africa.
US/China Solar Trade War A ‘Great Moment In Stupidity’
The US government has announced a decision to whack additional import duties of up to 35.2 per cent on Chinese-made solar panels.
Australia’s New Carbon Emissions Target – 18% Reduction
It seems Australia’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets more than tripled on the weekend. Surprised? The Abbott Government might be too.
Renewable Energy Target Review Submissions Published
Submissions to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target review have begun to be listed for public scrutiny – and it’s looking like the review panel has a lot of reading ahead of it.
Citizen Scientists Take Control Of Solar Powered Spacecraft
Citizen scientists have, with permission, taken control of a NASA spacecraft launched in 1978.
EPA Proposes New Power Generation Emissions Rules
The USA’s EPA has proposed regulations with a goal of slashing carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal fired power plants by as much as 30 percent by 2030.
The Power of Community Helping To Install Solar
Gawler Community House in South Australia is hoping to acquire a 10kW solar installation and LED security lights soon under an innovative community funded initiative.
USA Hit 13.4 GW Installed Solar PV Capacity In Q1
Cumulative operating solar panel capacity in the U.S. reached 13,395 MW at the end of Q1 2014.
Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces For Solar Panels
Researchers at Brigham Young University are developing extreme water-proofing that could help keep solar panels cleaner.
