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Solar Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels A Growing Reality : Chu

The sharp slump in solar PV prices has caused a dramatic re-evaluation of the technology cost and potential by the world’s largest energy consumers – the US, China, and India – over the last three months.

$180 Million US Government Funding For Wind Farms

The American government says planned increases in spending on offshore wind farms will help wean the country off foreign oil and help take better advantage of a vast renewable energy resource.

Professor Michael Grätzel Wins Albert Einstein World Award Of Science

Professor Michael Grätzel will be presented with the 2012 Albert Einstein World Award Of Science from the World Cultural Council for his invention and further development of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) technology.

GE Doubled Solar Energy Investments In 2011

GE Energy Financial Services has announced 2011 was a record year for its global solar power investments, with the company doubling its solar spending commitments in the past year to $1.4 billion, reaching a total of nearly $5 billion in projects.

Solar Panels And Floods – Safety Advice

With parts of NSW expecting flooding over the coming days, Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has reminded New South Wales residents whose homes are damaged by storms to take care if their house has a solar power system installed.

Solar Hot Water Rebate Axing Fallout

The unexpected end to the Federal Government’s solar hot water rebate has sent shock-waves throughout the industry and stirred up fears a similar fate may await rebates for rooftop solar power systems.

Energy Matters Video News – Episode 60 – February 29, 2012

Virginia reports on Mars Rover Opportunity’s solar panels covered in dust but still delivering power, Lucy Lawless; the actress who played Xena in Xena: Warrior Princess, arrested after participating in Greenpeace action, BP bails on Moree Solar Farm and a new solar farm for Mars Chocolate North America.