Solar Panels That Work Underwater
Are solar powered submarines on the horizon? Not quite, but solar panels that can produce electricity under water could soon be used for a variety of important aquatic applications.
South Australia’s Hornsdale Wind Farm Plans Progressing
A $900 million wind farm proposed for near Jamestown in South Australia’s Mid-North has been given the nod by development authorities.
Renewables Half Of New Power Generation Globally
A series of reports from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) show renewable power generation, including wind and solar PV, is becoming increasingly competitive.
Climate Change Impacts On Coal Fired Electricity Generation
Increasing temperatures are and will increasingly negatively impact on the performance of nuclear and coal-fired power stations – and the latter has been a major contributor to our warming world.
Momo – The Solar Panel Installer Robot
Solar farm installation professionals beware; judgement day is at hand – a rise of the machines may result in a robot being the terminator of your job.
Panasonic’s Lithium Ion Battery System For Home Solar Power
Panasonic Corporation has announced it will commence mass-producing a compact long-life lithium-ion battery system for home solar power applications this month.
Busting The Home Solar Power Electricity Price Rise Myth
No matter how many times the anti-home solar brigade perpetuates the myth that rooftop solar panel schemes, subsidies and rebates are a major culprit in electricity price hikes; it still won’t make it true.
Renewable Energy Sector Employs Over 5 Million
According to a recent UN report, the number of renewable energy jobs doubled globally between 2007 and 2011 and millions more will be employed in the sector over the next 20 years.
2012/13 Queensland Electricity Price Rises Announced
Queensland households, businesses and farmers are braced for another round of electricity price hikes starting in July.
100% Solar Powered Lawn Mower
It certainly doesn’t have the sleek lines of some of the solar lawn mowers around, but this mower is 100% directly powered by solar energy, uses a standard solar panel and doesn’t even have a battery.
