‘Turbo’ For Solar Cells Developed
Solar cells for home solar power systems with conversion efficiencies approaching 40% are on the horizon thanks in part to Australian ingenuity.
Repowering Port Augusta With Solar And Wind – Blueprint
Non-profit think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has released ‘Repowering Port Augusta’; a blueprint for replacing South Australia’s emissions intensive Northern and Playford B brown coal-fired power stations with wind power and solar energy facilities.
Carbon Tax Related Electricity Price Rises – Latest Estimates
With a carbon tax just a few months away, researchers from the University of Queensland say they have arrived at the most accurate predictions for associated electricity price rises in Australia’s eastern states.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 65 – April 18, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s solar rebate rush, major electricity price hikes on the horizon, and Energy Matters attending Tasmania’s Agfest again this year.
Walmart Utilised 1.1 billion kWh Of Renewable Energy In 2011
The world’s largest retailer has released its latest sustainability report and among what it says are Walmart’s top ten sustainability achievements for last year are its efforts in making the switch to renewable energy.
Panel Installation Begins At WA’s Greenough River Solar Farm
Last week, installation of solar panels at what will be Australia’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power project commenced.
Asia’s Largest Concentrated Solar Energy Plant Announced
In more positive news for India’s sun-drenched state of Rajasthan, AREVA Solar recently announced construction of Asia’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) installation.
Wind Turbine Extracts Water From The Air
Water is all around us – even in the desert – in the form of moisture in the air. A new wind turbine prototype uses the power of the wind to extract that moisture.
ACT Electricity Prices To Soar – But So Will Solar Uptake
Residents of Canberra may enjoy some of the lowest power prices in Australia, but they too could soon receive a nasty electric (bill) shock; perhaps motivating more households to go solar.
Rebate Update – Lodging Of Solar Power Applications Urged
Ergon Energy is reminding electricity customers wanting to install solar power before a 33% reduction in the Solar Credits rebate to submit network connection applications soon – and households in other states may want to take note.
