Sunshine Coast Council To Go Solar
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council is planning to build a solar farm that would supply half of its electricity needs.
The Wood Battery
You won’t be seeing these in your cell phone or even in small off-grid solar installations; but batteries containing wood may someday play a role in large-scale energy storage.
Renewable Energy Making Its Presence Felt In Australia
Once disregarded as being any sort of threat to the energy status quo; renewable energy is rapidly changing the power generation sector in Australia.
US Solar Energy Zones Protected From Mining
In the sun-soaked American West, solar energy has taken priority over mining rights.
Panasonic Panels Installed At German Federal Environment Agency
Panasonic’s HIT solar panels will fully power the new German Federal Environment Agency headquarters.
Energy Efficient Loan Program For Commercial Scale Solar
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched a loan program that can be used by businesses in Australia to acquire commercial scale solar power systems.
Australian Greens’ Clean Energy Roadmap
The Australian Greens have stepped up pressure on the Rudd government to commit to a national Renewable Energy Target of 90 percent renewable energy by 2030.
NASA’s Solar GROVER In Greenland (VIDEO)
NASA’s newest Earth-bound rover recently completed testing on the Greenland ice sheet.
Solar PV Retailer Code Of Conduct A Step Closer
The ACCC have proposed to grant authorisation for an Australian voluntary solar PV retailer code of conduct for five years.
Inferior Solar Panels Invade Australia
Inferior solar panels are being sold to unsuspecting Australians, with the cost in lost energy production calculated for the first time at $3,261* per household.
