Renewable Energy Target Reactions

The Federal Government yesterday decided to maintain the Renewable Energy Target to ensure at least 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity comes from sources such as solar and wind power by 2020.
Keeping Panels Clean – SolarBrush

A dirty, dusty solar panel doesn’t perform to its full potential. Here’s another robotic device for cleaning modules – SolarBrush.
Japan To Become A Solar Powerhouse

Japan will overtake the USA and Germany and become the world’s second-largest photovoltaic market in 2013 says IMS Research.
New York Could Be Entirely Powered By Renewable Energy

While New York mulls over an approval for controversial gas fracking within the state, researchers have come up with a plan that could see the state totally powered by renewables.
A Renewable Energy Focus For Earth Hour 2013

This year’s Earth Hour falls on Saturday 23 March and the event’s main theme calls on Australians to ‘switch off for good and switch over to renewable energy’.
Sempra Celebrates Copper Mountain Solar Milestone

Sempra U.S. Gas & Power has completed the first phase of its Copper Mountain Solar 2 facility in Nevada.
Solar Cell Printing Facility Nearing Completion

University of Newcastle’s Professor Paul Dastoor’s solar paint technology could turn every residential rooftop into a solar power station – at a fraction of the cost of traditional solar panels.
UAE’s Largest Solar Farm Commences Operations

It’s been a long time coming, but the Middle East’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant has been officially inaugurated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
SMA Helps Power Cook Islands Resort

A 101kW off grid solar panel system is now providing 100% of Muri Beach Resort’s electricity needs.
Kyocera Systems On Chicago Multi Family Housing Units

Kyocera Solar Inc. says it will partner with green provider VGI Energy Solutions to supply rooftop solar power systems to Chicago residents living in multi-family housing units.