New Solar Panel Fire Rating Regulations in Australia
From July 16 this year, all makes and models of solar panels installed in Australia will need to have passed a new fire safety test.
Death By Power Bill
Electricity can be deadly – not just from electrocution, but also from the knock-on effects of power bills.
Summer Solar BBQ’s Celebrate The Power Of The Sun
The weekend saw a series of BBQ’s organised by 100% Renewable to celebrate the popularity of solar in various towns and suburbs.
Solar Spin Cells To Be Manufactured Near Mildura
A major solar project has been announced for north-west Victoria’s large-scale industrial hub at Thurla, south of Mildura.
NCAR Developing Solar Forecasting System
U.S. researchers are developing a prototype weather forecasting system which would predict solar radiation levels up to 36 hours into the future.
Crowdfunding Solar Schools In Britain
Schools in the UK wanting to go solar but that are strapped for cash are able to participate in a new crowdfunding service.
Wind Power In China Leaves Nuclear In Its (Non-radioactive) Dust
Wind power breezed past nuclear energy based electricity generation in China last year; producing 2% more power.
Japanese Oil Company Sees Renewables Future Via Solar Frontier
Solar power will become a major pillar in the expansion of one of Japan’s largest oil companies, as part of a new five-year growth strategy.
650,000 Solar Panels Reportedly A Fire Risk
While it appears none of the affected panels were sold in Australia, the situation serves as a caution for Australian solar shoppers to carry out due diligence before purchasing a solar power system.
PV Demand To Jump By 13.5GW In APAC During 2013
A new report on solar panel demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region predicts a capacity increase of 13.5 gigawatts in 2013 and forecasts a healthy growth rate of 50 percent year-over-year.
