The Cost Of Not Using Renewable Energy
Not using renewable energy for electricity production is costing future generations over $9 billion a day – not including costs associated with health impacts and climate change.
Energy Matters Sponsors Australia’s First Solar Decathlon Team
National solar provider Energy Matters is supporting students from the University of Wollongong in their participation in Solar Decathlon China 2013.
70% Efficient Solar Cells Possible Using Silicon BC8
Researchers at the University of California (UC), Davis state an exotic form of silicon could produce major gains in solar cell efficiency.
Perth Solar City’s Stunning Success
Over 16,000 households have participated in the Perth Solar City Program and collectively saved over a million dollars on their electricity bills last year.
IKEA Racks Up 250,000 Solar Panels
By the end of last year, IKEA had installed more than 250,000 solar panels on company stores and buildings globally and invested in 126 wind turbines in six countries.
WA Greens Announce Solar Social Housing Initiative
Housing spokesperson for the WA Greens, Lynn MacLaren, has unveiled her party’s plans to slash the power bills of Western Australia’s poorest families and pensioners.
Mitsubishi’s Latest Wind And Solar Power Projects
Mitsubishi Corporation is really getting its renewable energy game on; with several announcements concerning major wind and solar PV projects in the last week.
Australia’s Storms Build Buzz For Home Energy Storage
Recent and more frequent fierce weather in Australia would be making some Aussie households think more about acquiring a home energy storage system.
Volkswagen USA Unveils Its Largest Solar Farm
The Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park will help power the company’s production of the Passat.
Oregon’s Biggest Solar Farm Completed
An Oregon solar farm with a very Australian name has commenced operations.
