US Power Company To Invest Another $883 Million In Solar
US utility Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) recently announced it will request approval to invest up to USD$883 million to develop an additional 233 megawatts (MWs) of solar energy capacity.
New Iron Air ‘Rust’ Deep Cycle Battery Unveiled
University of Southern California (USC) researchers have developed a new type of deep cycle battery that uses the chemical energy generated by the oxidation of iron plates.
The Saphonian – Zero Blade Wind Turbine
Inspired by sailboats, Saphon Energy’s Zero-Blade technology is said to be a substantial improvement on the efficiency of current wind power equipment.
That’s Not A Wind Turbine Blade..
..this is a wind turbine blade – and it weighs as much as four bull elephants.
Gas No Panacea For Australia’s Rising Electricity Prices
Contrary to popular belief, a heavy reliance on natural gas for electricity generation in Australia could see power prices soar.
India’s Massive Blackout Proves Solar Energy’s Mettle
In what has been described as the world’s largest blackout event, solar panels again proved their worth.
Solar To Be Cheaper Than Energy’s Crack Cocaine – Brown Coal
A new report from Australia’s Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics predicts a major shakeup in Australia’s energy mix by 2030.
ASI Funds Northern Territory Solar Electricity Study
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) is providing $500,000 to the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation (PWC) to investigate ways to increase solar energy sourced electricity in Daly River.
Supercomputer Powered By Solar Panels
A supercomputer used by Britain’s Met Office (the equivalent of Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology) is now powered by solar energy.
Solar Power Shifts Into Top Gear
Dunsfold Park in Surrey, home to the BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ test track, last month became the first business park in the UK to be fed entirely by green energy.
