Two Coal Fired Power Generation Units To Be Taken Offline
A reduction in electricity demand has led to Queensland’s largest power generator to announce it will withdraw two of its coal fired units from service.
(Yet Another) IKEA Solar Power Rollout
IKEA stores and facilities going solar has become a regular occurrence.
Hybrid Solar Cell Sets New Conversion Efficiency Record
Researchers from a Swiss university recently announced the development of hybrid heterojunction technology based solar cells with a record energy conversion efficiency of 21.4%
Solar Powered, Water Seeking Lunar Rover Robot Unveiled
Astrobotic Technology Inc., a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff, has unveiled a prototype of a solar powered robot that will search for water ice at the moon’s poles.
858,000+ Australian Homes Have Solar Panels Installed
The Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) reports more than 858,000 homes across the nation have solar panel installations.
More Funding For Mildura Solar Farm
The Victorian Coalition government recently announced a $10 million grant towards Stage Two of the Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Demonstration Project, near Mildura in the state’s northwest.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 75 – October 10, 2012
Virginia reports on power supply threatened for 500,000+ NSW homes, SMA inverters to be used in Japan’s biggest solar farm, City Of Sydney endorses locally produced energy and electricity for just 5c a kilowatt hour.
Backyard Wind Turbines – In Adelaide You Can (For Now)
If you live in Adelaide and want to install a wind turbine atop a 10 metre tower in your back yard, it seems to you can do so without the need for council approval. But you may need to be quick.
Power Supply Threatened For 500,000+ New South Wales Homes
Looming industrial action could see rolling blackouts affecting more than half a million homes in New South Wales, but threats of this nature could be a thing of the past soon for households turning to solar power.
Battery Storage – The Next Big Thing For Home Solar
The buzz is building with regard to batteries for home solar installations.
