Carbon Films Enhance Solar Cell Efficiency
Recent research out of Yale University could usher in a new generation of efficient hybrid carbon/silicon solar cells.
Solar Powered DE-STAR Could Fend Off Asteroids
Folks in Russia may have liked this solar powered asteroid defense system to have been deployed prior to last week.
Microsoft Providing Solar-Powered Broadband Access In Africa
Early this month, Microsoft Corp announced the launch of a pilot project delivering low-cost wireless broadband access in parts of Kenya via solar-powered base stations.
WA Greens Launch Energy 2029
Western Australia’s Greens say its Energy 2029 study offers credible scenarios for meeting the state’s south-west grid electricity demand through existing clean technologies and energy efficiency strategies.
Woman Marries Solar Panel In Bizarre Electricity Price Protest
Terrie Holz from the NSW country town of Tamworth today married a solar panel as a protest to the shocking treatment she received from her electricity company.
MTI Partners Invests In Dye Sensitised Solar Cell Company
UK cleantech firm MTI Partners has announced an investment of £2 million (AUD$3.04 million) in Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd. (OPV), a leader in the development of dye-sensitised solar cell technology.
Belgium Powers Ahead With Solar
It may not be the sunniest of nations; but Belgium is currently well ahead of Australia when it comes to PV solar power capacity per capita.
Solar Scammers Arrested
The arrest of a Queensland pair who allegedly perpetrated a major scam involving solar panels provides a reminder to buyers to carry out sufficient due diligence before purchasing a solar power system.
956,000+ Small Solar Panel Systems In Australia
The number of small solar power systems installed in Australia has grown by more than 300,000 since the end of 2011.
100+ GW Solar PV, 282+ GW Wind Power Globally
Renewables are still powering along globally, even in the face of flip-flops on support and other financial, political and regulatory challenges in some nations.
