Townsville RSL Stadium Goes Solar
What has been touted as the largest solar power system in North Queensland was officially opened today at Townsville RSL Stadium.
Australian Researchers Develop Cheap Salt Battery
Researchers at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia are developing water-based sodium-ion battery.
Microwave Ovens Could Make CZTS Solar Cells Even Cheaper
Last week we reported on IBM’s CZTS solar cell efficiency record. Now engineers at Oregon State University have unveiled a way to make those cells even cheaper.
New Rules To Rein In Electricity Price Rises
The AEMC has proposed new rules to better equip the regulator to set network prices so consumers aren’t ripped off for reliable supplies of electricity and gas.
Renewable Distributed Electricity Generation To Triple By 2017
Annual global installations of renewable distributed electricity generation will nearly triple between 2012 and 2017 says Pike research.
Be Wary Of Solar Company Liquidation Auctions
When solar companies go belly-up, sometimes their remaining solar panel and solar inverter stock wind up being sold through liquidation auctions. It can be an opportunity to grab a bargain – or wind up with a major headache.
AuSES Renames To Australian Solar Council
The Australian Solar Energy Society has been renamed to the Australian Solar Council as it gears up to become the national voice of solar energy.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 72 – August 22, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s Renewable Energy Target under review, Australia leading the world in home solar, the solar powered toilet, coal costing Australians big bucks and NSW regional residents hit massive electricity price increases.
IBM/Solar Frontier Sets Record With CZTS Solar Cell
IBM has set a world record for conversion efficiency of a solar cell made with earth-abundant materials.
Review Of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Begins
Australia’s Climate Change Authority released its Renewable Energy Target (RET) issues paper for industry and public comment yesterday.
