Energy Matters Video News – Episode 55 – January 25, 2012
Virginia reports on the final round of solar schools grant applications opening soon, solar reaching parity with fossil fuels in MENA nations, solar panel recycling to be a multi-billion dollar industry and two new solar farms that will continue producing electricity after dark.
Last Round Of National Solar Schools Program Grants Opens Soon
The latest (and final) round of funding under the Australian Government’s National Solar Schools Program (NSSP), which has already put rooftop solar arrays on thousands of schools, will be opening soon.
Philips’ New Solar LED Street Light Saves Even More Electricity
Philips recently announced what it claims to be the world’s most efficient and cost effective solar powered LED street lighting solution – Solar Gen2.
US Navy Teams Up With SunPower For Solar
From solar powered-battle packs rucksacks and tent kits, to home solar energy for military housing, it seems the U.S. Defence Force is fighting hard in the battle for energy independence.
Volkswagen Research Facility Going Solar
A 400kW solar energy system, large enough to provide the electricity needs of around one hundred Australian households, will help power Volkswagen’s U.S. Test Center California.
Solar Panel Recycling Will Be A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
A new report predicts the total annual recycled product value of crystalline silicon solar panels will hit USD $12 billion in 2035.
UK Hits 6GW Wind Power Capacity
The UK is celebrating reaching a renewable energy target milestone with the completion of a Cumbrian wind farm pushing the nation’s installed wind power capacity beyond 6,000 MW – enough to supply electricity to 3,354,893 homes.
Solar PV Competitive With Oil And Gas In MENA Nations
With the cost of solar panels and associated equipment dropping rapidly while gas prices have been rising, solar PV is now competitive with fossil fuel in many Middle East/North Africa (MENA) countries for electricity generation.
BP Predicts A Bright Future For Renewable Energy
A new report from BP states that as global energy demand continues to grow over the next twenty years, renewable energy is set to become the fastest growing source of power through to 2030.
More Solar Power After Dark
Two identical 50 MW parabolic trough based solar farms with thermal storage allowing for electricity production after dark have commenced operations in Spain.
