SolarWorld Acquires Bosch Solar Energy Manufacturing Facilities
SolarWorld AG has announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy’s solar cell and panel factory in Germany.
Fraunhofer Achieves 24% Efficient n-Type Silicon Solar Cell
Fraunhofer ISE has set a new record efficiency for an n-type base silicon solar cell.
Direct Action And Solar Power – More Details
Environment Minister Greg Hunt provided more detail of the solar component of Direct Action in a speech delivered at the Clean Energy Council National Conference in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Tasmania Aims For 100% Renewable Energy
Tasmania already generates much of its power from renewable energy sources – now it has its sights set on 100% renewables.
Aussies Want Cheaper Power – But Hands Off Renewables
While not the largest cost-of-living expense, electricity bills are the bogeyman that concern Australians most.
Wind Critics Running Out Of Puff
The winds of change appear to be blowing, with myths surrounding wind turbines and those who perpetuate them increasingly losing credibility as time goes on.
‘Sun Tax’ Petition Hits 25,000 Signatures
20 advocates associated with Solar Citizens will be travelling to Canberra on Monday to present a petition signed by more than 25,000 Australians who are demanding politicians to not tax the sun.
Australian Solar Project Loan Funded By Citizen Donations
CORENA (Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia Inc.) has provided Tulgeen Disabilty Services an interest-free loan of $12,000 to install solar; with the loan funded entirely by donations from the public
US Solar Capacity To Exceed 43GW In 2014
A new report from market analysis company NPD Solarbuzz shows the pipeline of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects awaiting completion within the United States has grown significantly.
SunLock Delivers 5km Of Rail In Record Time
The team at SunLock are celebrating after producing and delivering 5 kilometres of solar panel rail for a custom order in record time.
