Solar Energy Visionary Wins ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’
One of the world’s leading solar entrepreneurs and proponents of renewable energy has been awarded the Right Livelihood Award for 2011, often referred to as the “alternative Nobel Prize.”
Solar Farms In The Sky
We’ve reported in the past on plans for putting solar panels on the moon and space-based solar power stations transmitting electricity back to Earth. A little closer to home, but still high above our planet’s surface, is a concept from StratoSolar – a utility scale PV system tethered and floating at an altitude of 20 kilometers.
Giving Light Amnesia Improves Solar Cell Efficiency
Utilising a unique process which causes “amnesia” in light waves, nanoscientists from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory say they can enhance the amount of light directed onto solar cells, thus improving efficiency and lowering the cost of solar power.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 48 – September 28, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers a push for a solar thermal farm for Port Augusta in South Australia, the solar powered ApocalypsEV, Walmart adding solar to 60 more of its stores in California and the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia criticises possible plans for re-mergers in Western Australia’s energy sector.
Google Splashes More Cash On Home Solar Power
Google has announced a new $75 million investment to help more home owners install residential solar energy systems.
Westinghouse’s DIY Install Home Solar Power System Kits
Westinghouse Solar has released a new do-it-yourself rooftop solar power system the company says can be bought off the shelf and installed at home, reducing the cost of solar energy for households.
Feed In Tariffs Boost UK Solar Energy Uptake 900%
The power of the sun coupled with the lure of feed in tariffs has seen solar energy capacity in the UK grow by a massive 900% in just under 18 months.
Hanwha SolarOne Secures $100 Million For Expansion
Hanwha SolarOne, a major China-based manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers, solar cells and panels has announced it has secured USD100 million to fund further expansion.
EU PVSEC Celebrates The Solar Revolution
This month saw the 26th annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC), an event which drew over 40,000 PV professionals from around the world.
Renewables Support Still In Catch-Up To Nuclear And Fossil Fuels
The recent spending spree in the U.S. on renewable energy support hasn’t been without its critics; but as has been pointed out repeatedly, fossil fuels and nuclear energy have enjoyed a gravy train of subsidisation for decades.
