New Rules To Rein In Electricity Price Rises

The AEMC has proposed new rules to better equip the regulator to set network prices so consumers aren’t ripped off for reliable supplies of electricity and gas.
Microwave Ovens Could Make CZTS Solar Cells Even Cheaper

Last week we reported on IBM’s CZTS solar cell efficiency record. Now engineers at Oregon State University have unveiled a way to make those cells even cheaper.
Be Wary Of Solar Company Liquidation Auctions

When solar companies go belly-up, sometimes their remaining solar panel and solar inverter stock wind up being sold through liquidation auctions. It can be an opportunity to grab a bargain – or wind up with a major headache.
Renewable Distributed Electricity Generation To Triple By 2017

Annual global installations of renewable distributed electricity generation will nearly triple between 2012 and 2017 says Pike research.
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.