Solar Feed In Tariff Reductions Loom

With the flurry of argy-bargy on the Australian solar scene recently; there’s a danger some prospective solar buyers may be distracted and miss out on important solar feed in tariff deadlines.
New York Solar Bill Aims For 2,200 MW Capacity

Lawmakers and citizens of New York State have developed a passion for solar after Hurricane Sandy exposed major weaknesses in the state’s energy infrastructure.
US Deploys World’s First Floating Wind Turbine

America’s first grid-connected floating wind turbine has been successfully deployed off the coast of Maine as part of a project to tap the USA’s vast offshore wind energy reserves.
US Approves 520 Megawatts Of Major Renewable Energy Projects

The U.S. Secretary of the Interior today announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects totalling 520 megawatt capacity.
Network Costs – Solar Power Vs The Air Conditioner

Queensland’s Government continues to demonise solar households; but it seems to be still dodging the air-conditioned elephant in the room.
Google Pours $12 Million Into South African Solar Farm

Google has made its first renewable energy investment in Africa – a 94MW solar PV facility.
Solar Panel Quality Concerns Raised Again

A New York Times article has stirred up fears of a looming avalanche of solar panel failures.
SMA To Produce Solar Inverters In South Africa

SMA Solar Technology AG will expand its presence in South Africa; including setting up Sunny Central inverter production in the country.
Airborne Wind Turbine Company To Be Acquired By Google

The giant of search and increasingly, renewables, is acquiring the developer of an airborne wind turbine concept – a company co-founded by an Australian.
Power-One Inks Agreement With Daqo

Leading solar inverter manufacturer Power One and a rising star in the Chinese solar panel manufacturing sector, Daqo, have teamed up.