Samsung’s Solar Powered Internet Schools
Samsung is helping students in Africa via its solar powered classrooms – and they are much more than just a converted shipping container with solar panels whacked on the top.
King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project Stage 1 Opened
The first stage of the $46 million King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project (KIREIP) was officially opened on Friday.
CHOICE Calls For Affordable Electricity
CHOICE is calling for urgent reforms to Australia’s ‘broken’ energy system that has seen electricity prices jump 50% in the last five years.
Renewable Energy Target Discussion Paper 2012 Released
The Climate Change Authority’s RET discussion paper was released on Friday. Not all the recommendations are good news for the home solar power sector.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Electricity Generation Potential Massive
A study being conducted by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has found Australia hosts enough renewable energy resources to generate well over 500 times its electricity consumption.
$21.1 Billion Small Scale Solar Power Investment In Australia By 2020
An independent report shows Australia’s 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target (RET) has generated $18.5 billion in investment overall so far, with potentially many billions more to be invested – if the policy is left unchanged.
Hanwha Q.Cells Officially Launched
Solar power’s new 900 pound gorilla is in the house. Hanwha Group has officially launched Hanwha Q.CELLS, marking the completion of its acquisition of the German company.
Ferguson Nixes Nuclear Power Again (Perhaps Grudgingly)
Energy Minister Martin Ferguson has again dashed nuclear power supporters’ hopes; but perhaps not without some regrets of his own.
The People’s Renewable Energy Target Review
100% Renewables and the Australian Conservation Foundation have launched ‘The People’s RET Review’.
ACCC – Electricity Prices Too High
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated electricity prices have risen by more than they should have for ‘a number of unnecessary and inappropriate reasons’.