SunEdison Launches National Women in Solar Initiative
SunEdison has announced a $1.2 million philanthropic partnership with GRID Alternatives that aims to boost the number of women participating in the nation’s solar industry.
Illinois – The Quiet Renewable Energy Achiever
Since 2013, more than 90 Illinois towns and cities – representing 1.7 million people – have made the switch to 100% renewable electricity using Community Choice Aggregation (CCA).
Solar And Storage Technology Hub For The ACT
The next stage of the ACT Government’s plan to make Canberra a leader in renewable energy has been announced.
University Of Michigan Develops Coloured Solar Cells
University of Michigan (U-M) scientists have invented a transparent, coloured solar cell that could turn windows, shades and billboards into solar energy collectors.
2013 A Record Year For Solar In The USA
More solar has been installed in the USA in the last 18 months than in the three decades years prior.
Facebook Considering Solar Powered Drones?
Facebook is reportedly in the process of purchasing Titan Aerospace, a manufacturer of high altitude solar powered drones.
Hodgman Pledges To Fight For Renewable Energy Target
Breaking ranks with many of his Liberal colleagues; the party’s Tasmanian leader says he will support the Renewable Energy Target in its current form.
ANU And Trina Solar Develop High Efficiency Back Contact Cell
Australian solar researchers partnered with one of China’s largest producers of PV products to develop a new highly-efficient solar cell.
Solar And Storage – The Economics Of Grid Defection
A recent report out of the USA says widespread customer defection from the mains grid is possible by 2025 thanks to solar PV and energy storage.
More Support For Wind And Solar Power In The ACT
The ACT Government announced last week it would extend its feed-in tariff support to encourage the development of up to 550MW of large scale wind, solar and waste to energy projects.