Wheelchairs Powered By The Sun
We’ve covered solar powered wheelchairs before, but this implementation is a little different.
Summer Solar BBQ’s Celebrate The Power Of The Sun
The weekend saw a series of BBQ’s organised by 100% Renewable to celebrate the popularity of solar in various towns and suburbs.
Death By Power Bill
Electricity can be deadly – not just from electrocution, but also from the knock-on effects of power bills.
NCAR Developing Solar Forecasting System
U.S. researchers are developing a prototype weather forecasting system which would predict solar radiation levels up to 36 hours into the future.
Solar Spin Cells To Be Manufactured Near Mildura
A major solar project has been announced for north-west Victoria’s large-scale industrial hub at Thurla, south of Mildura.
Crowdfunding Solar Schools In Britain
Schools in the UK wanting to go solar but that are strapped for cash are able to participate in a new crowdfunding service.
650,000 Solar Panels Reportedly A Fire Risk
While it appears none of the affected panels were sold in Australia, the situation serves as a caution for Australian solar shoppers to carry out due diligence before purchasing a solar power system.
Japanese Oil Company Sees Renewables Future Via Solar Frontier
Solar power will become a major pillar in the expansion of one of Japan’s largest oil companies, as part of a new five-year growth strategy.
Wind Power In China Leaves Nuclear In Its (Non-radioactive) Dust
Wind power breezed past nuclear energy based electricity generation in China last year; producing 2% more power.
Daqo Solar Panels Another PID Torture Test Survivor

Daqo New Energy has announced its solar panels excelled in potential-induced degradation (PID) tests performed at TUV Rheinland’s and PV Lab’s laboratories.




