Budget 2013-14 And Renewable Energy

Australia’s Clean Energy Council has expressed disappointment in last night’s Budget, stating more than $600 million of funding for clean energy projects has been put in jeopardy.
Climate Fund Gives Green Light To MENA Solar Plan

The world’s most ambitious concentrated solar power (CSP) project is set to proceed in the Middle East and North Africa under a revised plan from the internationally-backed Climate Investment Funds (CIF).
Solar Citizens Officially Launches Today

Solar Citizens aims to bring together existing and future solar owners in Australia and to help see solar installed on every suitable rooftop in the nation.
Dyesol Announces ‘Quantum Leap’ In Dye Solar Cell Efficiency

Australian company Dyesol recently announced it had achieved a solid-state Dye Solar Cell (DSC) efficiency of 11.3% at full sun.
Chinese Solar Panel Tax For Australia?

Chinese solar done right is as good as just about any – but if you’re considering going solar using modules made in China; you might want to do so soon.
MidAmerican To Invest Big In Iowa Wind Power

MidAmerican Energy has announced a record investment in the Iowa economy; pledging $1.9 billion to add over a gigawatt of wind energy in the state by 2015.
Daqo Solar Panels Making Their Mark

It’s not yet a solar panel brand particularly well known in Australia, but Daqo New Energy is showing Chinese solar done right is up there with the best of them.
EC’s Proposed Chinese Solar Panel Tax Angers AFASE

The European Commission’s proposed anti-dumping tax on imports of cheap solar panels from China has met with stiff opposition from the Alliance For Affordable Solar Energy.
Donated Solar Power System Lights Up A Life

Julie Wood is the good Samaritan neighbour we all wish we had and some of us aspire to be. Julie recently donated an Energy Matters solar power system to her struggling next door neighbour.
ACCC Takes Action Against Two Solar Companies

The ACCC has issued proceedings against two solar companies over allegedly false or misleading claims with regard to the country of origin of the solar panels they supply.