Dyesol Announces ‘Quantum Leap’ In Dye Solar Cell Efficiency
Australian company Dyesol recently announced it had achieved a solid-state Dye Solar Cell (DSC) efficiency of 11.3% at full sun.
EC’s Proposed Chinese Solar Panel Tax Angers AFASE
The European Commission’s proposed anti-dumping tax on imports of cheap solar panels from China has met with stiff opposition from the Alliance For Affordable Solar Energy.
Daqo Solar Panels Making Their Mark
It’s not yet a solar panel brand particularly well known in Australia, but Daqo New Energy is showing Chinese solar done right is up there with the best of them.
ACCC Takes Action Against Two Solar Companies
The ACCC has issued proceedings against two solar companies over allegedly false or misleading claims with regard to the country of origin of the solar panels they supply.
Donated Solar Power System Lights Up A Life
Julie Wood is the good Samaritan neighbour we all wish we had and some of us aspire to be. Julie recently donated an Energy Matters solar power system to her struggling next door neighbour.
Solar Cell Microwave Cookery – 18 Minutes On High
You can almost imagine a cheery ‘ding!’ sound signifying your solar cell is done and ready to harvest power from the sun.
Tackling The Northwest Passage In A Rowboat
A group of intrepid Arctic adventurers are being sponsored by a renewable energy company in their attempt to become the first people to cross the infamous Northwest Passage – in a rowboat.
New Wave Glider Propulsion System Solar Power Assisted
Liquid Robotics’ new Wave Glider model will make even more use of the sun.
Quit Coal Hang Banner On Flinders Street Station
Activists draped a banner across the facade of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne in an action they say was to let Victoria’s Premier Denis Napthine know that he’s taking Victorians down the wrong energy track.
Graphene Solar Coating Could Help Power Buildings
Latest research into the photovoltaic qualities of graphene by scientists from the University of Manchester could lead to a wildly different solar powered future.