Australia’s Top Solar Postcodes – 2013 Update
Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) has released updated data showing the nation’s top solar postcodes.
1,000,000+ Rooftop Solar Power Systems Installed In Australia
More than one million solar panel systems have been installed on the rooftops of homes and businesses throughout the nation.
Crescent Dunes Molten Salt Solar Receiver Completed
The installation of molten salt receiver panels atop the 540-foot tall tower of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant has been completed.
Wind Power Providing Enough Electricity For 450 Million People
The world’s operating wind turbines could meet the residential electricity needs of 450 million people – over 6% of the world’s population.
China To Implement Carbon Trading Scheme
A senior Chinese official has said his nation faces a ‘horrific’ future with unimaginable environmental consequences if it does not act now to establish a carbon trading scheme and install more renewable energy.
Survey Says: Americans Want More Solar And Wind Power
A nation-wide poll has revealed two-thirds of Americans support solar and wind power over oil and nuclear energy.
Solar Panel Industry A Net Energy Producer
The energy needed create the many millions of solar panels produced so far has been more than the electricity they have collectively generated to date – but that is about to change.
Autumn – A Great Time For Solar Electricity Generation
National solar provider Energy Matters says autumn is a great time for solar – with cool days and clear skies, solar power systems will be operating at optimum efficiency.
DOCOMO Field Testing Solar Communications Stations
Japanese mobile phone operator DOCOMO has begun begin field testing mobile network base stations powered by solar panels.
Home Energy Storage Breakthrough
In the not-too-distant future, cutting ties to the grid may not have to involve traditional deep cycle batteries, or even new-generation lithium based devices.
