U.S. Army Issues $7 Billion RFP For Renewable Energy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for $7 billion worth of locally generated, renewable and alternative energy through power purchase agreements.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 71 – August 8, 2012
Virginia reports on solar to the rescue during India’s massive blackout, solar to be cheaper than brown coal by 2030, the Australian Solar Institute providing funding for research into solar solutions for rural areas and the Saphonian – a wind turbine without blades
Electricity Price Rises Can’t Continue – Gillard
The fur flew on Tuesday after Prime Minister Julia Gillard said rapidly rising electricity prices were a threat to the Australian economy.
US Power Company To Invest Another $883 Million In Solar
US utility Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) recently announced it will request approval to invest up to USD$883 million to develop an additional 233 megawatts (MWs) of solar energy capacity.
Renewable Energy Under Siege In The USA
Renewable energy faces opposition from cashed-up fossil fuel supporters in Australia; but it’s nothing compared to what is going on in the USA at the moment.
The Saphonian – Zero Blade Wind Turbine
Inspired by sailboats, Saphon Energy’s Zero-Blade technology is said to be a substantial improvement on the efficiency of current wind power equipment.
New Iron Air ‘Rust’ Deep Cycle Battery Unveiled
University of Southern California (USC) researchers have developed a new type of deep cycle battery that uses the chemical energy generated by the oxidation of iron plates.
That’s Not A Wind Turbine Blade..
..this is a wind turbine blade – and it weighs as much as four bull elephants.
India’s Massive Blackout Proves Solar Energy’s Mettle
In what has been described as the world’s largest blackout event, solar panels again proved their worth.
Gas No Panacea For Australia’s Rising Electricity Prices
Contrary to popular belief, a heavy reliance on natural gas for electricity generation in Australia could see power prices soar.
