New Mexico’s Largest Solar Farm To Proceed
New Mexico’s largest solar energy plant, the 50-megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project, will go ahead after a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed.
US Deploys World’s First Floating Wind Turbine
America’s first grid-connected floating wind turbine has been successfully deployed off the coast of Maine as part of a project to tap the USA’s vast offshore wind energy reserves.
New York Solar Bill Aims For 2,200 MW Capacity
Lawmakers and citizens of New York State have developed a passion for solar after Hurricane Sandy exposed major weaknesses in the state’s energy infrastructure.
Solar Feed In Tariff Reductions Loom
With the flurry of argy-bargy on the Australian solar scene recently; there’s a danger some prospective solar buyers may be distracted and miss out on important solar feed in tariff deadlines.
Network Costs – Solar Power Vs The Air Conditioner
Queensland’s Government continues to demonise solar households; but it seems to be still dodging the air-conditioned elephant in the room.
US Approves 520 Megawatts Of Major Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior today announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects totalling 520 megawatt capacity.
Queensland Power Prices To Soar 22%
On Friday, the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) released its Final Determination on regulated retail electricity prices.
Queensland Solar Households Vindicated
Plans by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Energy Minister Mark McArdle to whack solar households with higher electricity charges appear to have been scuttled.
Google Pours $12 Million Into South African Solar Farm
Google has made its first renewable energy investment in Africa – a 94MW solar PV facility.
Solar Panel Quality Concerns Raised Again
A New York Times article has stirred up fears of a looming avalanche of solar panel failures.
