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.
Out Of The Ashes : The Climate Council
The former Climate Commissioners may have had their funding cut; but they intend continuing the battle to inform the public under a new community-funded body – The Climate Council.
Solar Code Of Conduct Receives ACCC Nod
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation to the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC’s) voluntary code of conduct for Australian solar PV retailers.
Increased Cycling Of Power Stations Makes Cents
A new report from the NREL states increased cycling of fossil fuel base power stations to take into account fluctuating renewable energy input makes solid economic sense.
Daqo New Energy Powers Ahead
While many polysilicon producers in China are struggling, Daqo New Energy appears to be going from strength to strength.
Australian Concentrating Solar Thermal Trial To Proceed
The first Australian trial of concentrating solar thermal (CST) technology has been given the green light by Forbes Shire Council.
Electricity Price Cuts Possibly Years Off (If Ever)
It’s not good news for those who had their hopes pinned on pricing pain at the power point reducing anytime soon.