Energy Matters Video News – Episode 70 – July 11, 2012
This week, Virginia reports on Perth Zoo going solar, solar staving off electricity infrastructure expenditure, renewables the key to a low carbon future and the water footprint of coal vs solar.
The Morning After Queensland’s Solar Stampede
Queensland’s PV capacity will get a major boost over the next 12 months after households in the state raced to secure a solar power system on Monday ahead of incentive cuts at midnight.
Perth Zoo Adds 452 Solar Panels
Perth Zoo now boasts the city’s largest solar panel installation.
Queensland’s ‘Mad Monday’ – Solar Bonus Scheme Deadline At Midnight
Solar companies throughout Queensland are expecting a massive day as Queenslanders race to secure a system before the midnight solar feed in tariff application deadline.
CCS? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CCS
While the Carbon Capture and Storage boffins struggle to make CCS commercially viable and environmentally safe – the key to a low carbon energy future is already here.
REC Solar Panel Performance Exceeds Expectations
When it comes to solar panels, real world conditions are often very different those experienced under a standard testing scenario.
Solar Power Helps Stave Off High Voltage Line Project
The prediction of solar power helping to delay or reduce electricity transmission infrastructure investment is a reality.
Energy Matters Offers $1 Deposit Solar Deals In Queensland
Queensland households can now secure a solar power system from Energy Matters from as little as $1 deposit for the next few days.
Coal Fired Power Generation Isn’t Just Filthy, It’s Thirsty Too
It takes a lot of water to generate electricity using coal – and gas or nuclear power too – many times the amount required by wind or solar power.
The Fountain Of Youth For Solar Cells?
Solar panels have a very long lifespan, with some installed in the 1980’s still cranking significant quantities of clean electricity – but this durability comes at a financial cost.