Panel Installation Begins At WA’s Greenough River Solar Farm
Last week, installation of solar panels at what will be Australia’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power project commenced.
Walmart Utilised 1.1 billion kWh Of Renewable Energy In 2011
The world’s largest retailer has released its latest sustainability report and among what it says are Walmart’s top ten sustainability achievements for last year are its efforts in making the switch to renewable energy.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 65 – April 18, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s solar rebate rush, major electricity price hikes on the horizon, and Energy Matters attending Tasmania’s Agfest again this year.
Wind Turbine Extracts Water From The Air
Water is all around us – even in the desert – in the form of moisture in the air. A new wind turbine prototype uses the power of the wind to extract that moisture.
Asia’s Largest Concentrated Solar Energy Plant Announced
In more positive news for India’s sun-drenched state of Rajasthan, AREVA Solar recently announced construction of Asia’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) installation.
Rebate Update – Lodging Of Solar Power Applications Urged
Ergon Energy is reminding electricity customers wanting to install solar power before a 33% reduction in the Solar Credits rebate to submit network connection applications soon – and households in other states may want to take note.
ACT Electricity Prices To Soar – But So Will Solar Uptake
Residents of Canberra may enjoy some of the lowest power prices in Australia, but they too could soon receive a nasty electric (bill) shock; perhaps motivating more households to go solar.
Destroying Mercury And Venus For Limitless Solar Power
The ‘disassembly’ of Mercury and Venus for materials to create a Dyson Swarm to be stationed around the sun are is we need to do to access limitless solar power. Intrigued? Disturbed? So were we.
G20 Clean Energy Investment’s $263 Billion Surge
New research from The Pew Charitable Trust has shown investment in clean energy continued to surge in 2011 in G20 nations, rising to $263 billion, representing a 6.5 percent increase on the year before.
DoD To Roll Out 3 Gigawatts Of Renewables By 2025
The US Department of Defense has set a goal of deploying 3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity at the nation’s Army, Navy and Air Force installations.
