World’s Largest CIS Solar Farm Connected
Solar Frontier and Germany’s BELECTRIC have announced the completion and grid connection of the world’s largest CIS thin-film solar power plant in Bochow, Brandenburg, Germany.
AGL’s Loy Yang A Takeover Approved
AGL may be rejoicing after the ACCC approved the company’s takeover bid for Victoria’s largest power station and adjacent coal mine; but it may again place the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in an uncomfortable situation.
ACT Narrows Field For Australia’s First Solar Auction
The ACT Government has narrowed down the field for the nation’s first large scale solar auction to 22 proposals from 10 different developers for the first 20MW to be allocated under its program.
The Case For Going Solar Now In Victoria Strengthens
Possible upcoming changes to Victoria’s feed in tariff program may mean households in the state will be financially better off making the switch to solar sooner rather than later.
Solar Power Boat To Make Its Debut
The solar-powered Solar Star 23 cruise boat will make its public debut with a journey along the 584 kilometre long Erie Canal, starting in Buffalo; New York.
US Feds May Whack Up To 250% Tariff On Chinese Solar Panels
The fallout from the US solar ‘trade war’ has resulted in a hefty proposed antidumping duty (AD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China, whether or not assembled into solar panels.
A Wind Turbine Made With Wood
Looking somewhat like a Hills Hoist that has come off second best in a tussle with a tornado, the Hercules wind turbine employs cutting edge technology with old world materials – wood.
Taking Solar Power From The People For Nix – VCEC
A report concerning the future of Victoria’s feed-in tariff joins others that fail to recognise the true value of electricity generated by home solar power systems – and could threaten knock-on effects across Australia if implemented.
Suntech CTO And Martin Green Win Collaborative Innovation Award
Suntech’s Dr. Stuart Wenham and the ‘father of photovoltaics’, Professor Martin Green, were awarded the prestigious Australian Collaborative Innovation Awards last week.
Solar Power Assisted Robotic Sailboat To Attempt World Record
The Austrian Society for Innovative Computer Sciences (INNOC) designed and constructed ‘ASV Roboat’ will take aim at the current robotic sailing world record in July.
