Alta Devices Unveils Ultra-Light Solar Charging Mats
A new solar charging mat design initially to be used for military applications is slightly larger than a sheet of paper and weighs just 114 grams.
Hydrelio – Floating Solar Power System
Once a novelty, floating solar power systems are becoming more common.
10 Tips For Reducing Electricity Costs During Heatwaves
Power bills often soar as a result of heatwaves – here are some tips to help you keep your home cool and protect yourself from heatwave related electricity bill shocks.
Buffett Company Acquires Major Solar Projects
MidAmerican Solar, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings, has acquired SunPower’s 579-megawatt Antelope Valley Solar Projects.
1.3 Million Solar Power Systems In Germany
2012 was another record breaking year for solar power in Germany and 2013 is shaping up to be the year home energy storage really takes off in the nation.
3 New Wind Farms For Romania
3 New wind farms have been grid-connected in Romania; which will add an extra 206MW of wind capacity hosted in the country.
2012 A Big Year For Big Solar
2012 was a record year for large scale PV solar farm construction says Wiki-Solar.
155MW Solar Farm For Ghana
A UK company will construct Africa’s largest solar panel based power plant; which will be fully operational in 2015.
Solar Helps Delay Power Station Construction
In another example of solar power helping to stave off construction of fossil fuel based power plants, Energy Australia has decided to put the brakes on what was originally to be a 1GW gas fired power station.
First Home Solar Array Connected To China’s State Grid
For a nation that leads the world in solar panel production, China has been a little slow off the mark with grid connection in relation to home solar power – but that will change dramatically soon.






