Solar Panel Installation Quality In The Spotlight
While many solar cowboys have been cleared out of the industry; installation quality issues are still a concern.
China’s Rooftop Solar Revolution Readies
Greenpeace currently has the largest rooftop solar array in Beijing – but the distinction won’t be held for long.
Port Macquarie Library Has Gone Solar – Official Launch
As part of the NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment Program, Port Macquarie Hastings-Council has invested in solar for Port Macquarie Library.
Australian Greens Propose Energy Savings Agency
Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne says an ‘Energy Savings Agency’ will make Australia’s energy system fairer, cheaper and cleaner.
Solar Power In Australia – The Battle Ahead
It’s no surprise to the renewables industry, but that solar actually works has been a surprise to Big Energy – and this is increasingly making fossil fuel generators very nervous.
Solar Power Helps Boost Oman Oil Field Yield
California’s GlassPoint Solar has taken their unique solar power enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology to the Middle East.
Solar Powered Wheelchair Wins Award
A team from University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science recently won first place in a 2012 World Cerebral Palsy Day competition for their solar powered wheelchair design.
Large Scale Energy Storage Roundup
As the world increasingly moves towards renewable energy; it will need many individual energy storage locations distributed across the grid to address issues of variability in electricity production.
Energy Matters Announces AgFest 2013 Solar Winner
Tasmania’s AgFest Field Days 2013 drew a huge crowd again this year and one of those attendees will soon be the proud owner of a free solar power system.
Ernest Moniz – The New U.S. Energy Secretary
The USA’s new Energy Secretary, Ernest Moniz, has been sworn in.