The ‘Rock’ Goes Solar
One of America’s most notorious prisons, Alcatraz – also known as the ‘Rock’ – now hosts a 307 kilowatt solar power system along with a deep cycle battery back-up unit.
750,000+ Australian Households Have Installed Solar Panels
More than three quarters of a million homes in Australia are now saving on electricity bills through having installed solar panels – and a million Aussie solar households isn’t far off.
Port Augusta’s Solar Thermal Power Proposal Proves Popular
A campaign to replace Port Augusta’s ageing brown coal power stations with base-load solar thermal power has received an overwhelming thumbs up from the local community.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target – If It Ain’t Broke..
The Australian solar industry had warned gutting the nation’s Renewable Energy Target will undermine investor confidence in the Australian energy market as a whole.
EU Offshore Wind Power Capacity Jumps 50%
132 new offshore wind turbines, representing a capacity of 523.2 megawatts (MW) were connected to the grid in Europe in the first half of this year.
Hanwha SolarOne To Offer Home Solar With Battery Storage
Hanwha SolarOne is the latest solar panel manufacturer to set its sights on combining its products with energy storage systems for residential applications.
All Systems Go For Capital East Solar Farm
Australia’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage demonstration facility will be constructed at Bungendore in New South Wales.
Australia Ranks Equal 6th In Energy Efficiency
The European Union, Australia and China share the 6th spot in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) first International Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Electricity Consumption – Keeping Up With The Joneses
How does your electricity consumption stack up against other households in your area? A new online tool provided by the Australian Government shows you.
Yallourn Power Station Still Hobbled
It’s a good thing solar panel installations on rooftops throughout Victoria are still cranking clean electricity as Yallourn Power Station continues to be plagued by issues related to flooding.
