A Fukushima Phoenix – Minamisoma Solar Agri Park
Greenhouses powered by a solar farm have sprung up where tsunami and nuclear fallout damage previously scarred the landscape near the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster site.
Coal Loses Grip In Eastern Australia’s Energy Mix
Coal fired power generation in eastern Australia’s electricity network has fallen below 75 per cent – the first time this has happened.
Alta Achieves New Record With Dual-Junction Thin-Film Solar Cell
Alta Devices has announced a record 30.8 percent efficiency with its latest generation dual-junction thin-film solar cell.
U.S. Mayor Pushes For Mandatory Solar
If the Mayor of Lancaster, California, has his way, all new homes constructed in his region will need to have solar power systems installed.
Energy Matters Launches Power Bill Competition
National solar provider Energy Matters has launched a competition that will see the winner have their power bills paid for a year.
Australian Solar Micro-Inverter Technology Gets Funding Boost
Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor Pty Ltd has been awarded a grant of $1.86 million to further develop its micro-inverter technology.
The Low Price Solar Love Affair On The Rocks?
We’ve come to expect the prices of solar panels to keep dropping – but that could be about to change.
CEC Urges Solar Panel Fire Rating Compliance
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reminded solar companies that the solar panels they install must have new fire safety certification soon – and thousands of models are still yet to do so.
SEA’s Sustainable Energy Vision For Western Australia
Last week, the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) released its policy position ahead of the Western Australian State Election on March 9, 2013.
Walmart Announces 4.5 Megawatt Solar Project
Retail giant Walmart will shortly boost Ohio’s entire installed solar panel capacity by nearly ten percent.
