Energy Matters Video News – Episode 72 – August 22, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s Renewable Energy Target under review, Australia leading the world in home solar, the solar powered toilet, coal costing Australians big bucks and NSW regional residents hit massive electricity price increases.
AuSES Renames To Australian Solar Council
The Australian Solar Energy Society has been renamed to the Australian Solar Council as it gears up to become the national voice of solar energy.
Review Of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Begins
Australia’s Climate Change Authority released its Renewable Energy Target (RET) issues paper for industry and public comment yesterday.
IBM/Solar Frontier Sets Record With CZTS Solar Cell
IBM has set a world record for conversion efficiency of a solar cell made with earth-abundant materials.
Another Sunflower Inspired Solar Power System
The humble sunflower is forming the basis of another high tech solar energy design.
BREE Report May Only Tell Half The Solar Story
The solar cost story might be twice as good as the government thinks.
Australians Led The World In Home Solar Installs In 2011
Australian households installed more residential rooftop solar power systems last year than any other nation.
Caltech Reinvents The Toilet With Solar Power (Video)
40% of humanity doesn’t have a safe way to poop. Solar power could help address that.
U.S. Wind Energy Breezes Past 50GW
The U.S. wind power industry has hit a significant milestone: 50 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity.
Coal Based Electricity Generation Costing Australians Big
Rising electricity prices aren’t the only financial sting associated with Australia’s current power generation status quo. Coal is costing us $2.6 billion annually in terms of health states a new report.
