And The Solar Lights All Went On In Massachusetts* (Walmarts)
Various sources are reporting the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, will be partially powering half of its Massachusetts stores with solar energy very soon.
ACCC Eyes Solar Sellers
Some in Australia’s solar industry have been exaggerating looming electricity price rises and drawing the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Rumours Of Wind Farm Unpopularity May Be Grossly Exaggerated
Wind farms in Australia can tend to suffer a bit of an image problem – but it increasingly seems much of that comes from mainstream media’s focus on a minority’s concerns.
SMA Sells 90% More Solar Inverters In Q1
SMA Solar Technology AG continues its dominance in the solar inverter sector; posting impressive gains during the first quarter of this year.
Yarra Community Solar Project Launch
Victoria’s Yarra Climate Action Now (YCAN) is finalising a pre-feasibility study for a medium-scale community-owned rooftop solar farm in inner Melbourne.
Solar Win Brings Smile To Agfest Patron
Gary Woodward has been announced the winner of an Energy Matters solar power system after entering a draw at last weekend’s Agfest Field Days in Tasmania.
Mars Rover Opportunity Solars On
Opportunity has taken its first, albeit short, drive since December, as Mars’ winter draws to an end and the rover’s solar panels start producing more electricity.
Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics Until 2016 – EPIA
A report just released by the EPIA states enough electricity will be produced by new solar PV and wind installations in Europe in 2012 to compensate for the closure of nuclear reactors in Germany.
What Now For The Solar Credits Rebate?
An announcement of a further reduction to the Solar Credits rebate didn’t eventuate in Budget 2012 as some suspected might happen. Does this mean the rebate is totally safe?
Solar An Even Better Deal For Small Business
From the start of the 2012-13 tax year, small businesses in Australia will be able to immediately write off assets to the value of $6,500 – including solar power systems.
