SMA Helps Power Cook Islands Resort
A 101kW off grid solar panel system is now providing 100% of Muri Beach Resort’s electricity needs.
Millionth Solar Panel Installed At Californian Solar Farm
The installation of the millionth solar panel has occurred at the Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South project near El Centro, California.
Libya Could Generate More Energy From The Sun Than Oil
Libya holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa – and also has massive solar energy resources.
Ribbon Cut On 5MW Hawaiian Solar Farm
The U.S. state of Hawaii continues to move away from reliance on imported fossil fuels and towards renewable energy independence.
A Fukushima Phoenix – Minamisoma Solar Agri Park
Greenhouses powered by a solar farm have sprung up where tsunami and nuclear fallout damage previously scarred the landscape near the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster site.
Coal Loses Grip In Eastern Australia’s Energy Mix
Coal fired power generation in eastern Australia’s electricity network has fallen below 75 per cent – the first time this has happened.
Alta Achieves New Record With Dual-Junction Thin-Film Solar Cell
Alta Devices has announced a record 30.8 percent efficiency with its latest generation dual-junction thin-film solar cell.
U.S. Mayor Pushes For Mandatory Solar
If the Mayor of Lancaster, California, has his way, all new homes constructed in his region will need to have solar power systems installed.
Energy Matters Launches Power Bill Competition
National solar provider Energy Matters has launched a competition that will see the winner have their power bills paid for a year.
Australian Solar Micro-Inverter Technology Gets Funding Boost
Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor Pty Ltd has been awarded a grant of $1.86 million to further develop its micro-inverter technology.