World Solar Challenge 2013 Kicks Off
38 teams commenced the 3,000 kilometre 2013 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Darwin on Sunday.
The Case For Big Home Solar
Average residential solar power system size has increased dramatically in the past few years in Australia – and for good reason.
ESCoSA Draft Solar Feed In Tariff Price Determination
The Essential Services Commission Of South Australia (ESCoSA) has released a Draft Price Determination for a minimum solar feed in tariff level.
A Bright Future For Collinsville Power Station
Whitsunday Regional Council has approved an application by Ratch Australia Corporation (RAC) for the development of a solar farm at the site of the recently closed Collinsville Power Station.
Gold Plating And Solar Panels Impact Stanwell Profits
Stanwell Corporation Limited’s (Stanwell) Annual Report has a subdued tone after the company delivered a net profit after tax of $14.6 million during 2012/13.
Australia’s First National Wind Farm Open Day
The upcoming Australian Wind Farm Open Day will provide a great opportunity for wind power fans and skeptics to get up close to a wind turbine.
Solar For Less Than The Cost Of A Daily Cup Of Coffee
According to the latest Gilkatho Cappuccino Price Index, the average price for a daily takeaway cappuccino in Australia was $3.54 in June*. Energy Matters says you can go solar for cheaper than that.
All Systems Go For Mumbida Wind Farm
The 55MW Mumbida Wind Farm in Western Australia has been officially opened.
IMF: The Murky Cobweb Of Energy Subsidies
Solar power subsidies are a drop in the bucket compared to the gravy train the fossil fuel sector still rides. The International Monetary Fund has pledged to “shine a light on the murky cobweb of energy subsidies”.
Solar PV To Out-Pace Wind Power This Year
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) predicts more solar panel capacity will be added around the world this year than wind power.
