U.S. Wind Energy Breezes Past 50GW
The U.S. wind power industry has hit a significant milestone: 50 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity.
New Solar Panel Coating Developed At University of Houston
A researcher at the University of Houston (UH) has developed a special coating for solar panel glass that enhances its self cleaning properties and assists in keeping solar modules operating at their peak efficiency.
Solar Powered Silent Falcon Drone Unveiled
U.S. based Silent Falcon UAS Technologies has unveiled its solar electric unmanned aerial system (UAS) at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) conference in Las Vegas.
Lockheed Martin To Develop Solar Powered Fuel Cell Technology
The U.S. Office of Naval Research has awarded aerospace giant Lockheed Martin a $3 million contract to develop solar power/fuel cell technology for the U.S. Marines.
Top Wind And Solar PV Countries Per Capita
Switzerland’s SolarSuperState Association has published its new global rankings for cumulative wind energy and solar panel capacity.
Suntech Hits 1 Gigawatt Solar Panel Milestone In The Americas
After a couple of particularly challenging months for the company, Suntech has announced it has delivered more than one gigawatt of solar panels to customers throughout North and South America as of the end of July.
Electricity Price Rises Can’t Continue – Gillard
The fur flew on Tuesday after Prime Minister Julia Gillard said rapidly rising electricity prices were a threat to the Australian economy.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 71 – August 8, 2012
Virginia reports on solar to the rescue during India’s massive blackout, solar to be cheaper than brown coal by 2030, the Australian Solar Institute providing funding for research into solar solutions for rural areas and the Saphonian – a wind turbine without blades
U.S. Army Issues $7 Billion RFP For Renewable Energy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for $7 billion worth of locally generated, renewable and alternative energy through power purchase agreements.
Renewable Energy Under Siege In The USA
Renewable energy faces opposition from cashed-up fossil fuel supporters in Australia; but it’s nothing compared to what is going on in the USA at the moment.
