University of Wollongong Wins Award For BIPV
The University of Wollongong and Blue Scope Steel have won an AIRAH award for their Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Thermal project.
World Bank Holds CSP Roundtable
A World Bank-initiated sustainable energy workshop has heard concentrated solar power (CSP) technology would greatly increase energy security in developing nations
SunEdison Sale-Leaseback Fund Doubles
US solar giant SunEdison has announced De Lage Landen Financial Services (DLL) has increased its investment in a sale-leaseback solar fund to over $100 million.
Unsubsidised Solar Competitive With Gas By 2025
The cost of unsubsidised solar power looks set to become competitive with natural gas by 2025, according to a new report from Lux Research.
SolarReserve Sets Up Shop In Australia
SolarReserve has announced the company’s international expansion into Australia through the opening of an office in Perth.
Australia Hits 3GW Of Solar Capacity
A sea of solar rooftops has formed across Australia, with uptake driven not by large companies developing major solar farms; but by households looking to slash their electricity bills.
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.
