Australia’s Top 6 Solar Suburbs
The mortgage belt suburbs and the bush are where solar power truly shines.
Suntech Announces SE Asia’s Largest Solar PV Farm Connected
South East Asia’s largest silicon solar panel based power plant, a 44-megawatt project called ‘Sunny Bangchak’, was connected to the mains grid a few weeks ago.
New Orleans’ Solar Powered Skate Park
The previously Hurricane Katrina-flooded Lower 9th Ward community of New Orleans in the USA is celebrating after having cut the ribbon on the greenest skate park in the world.
Dr. Karl On Solar Power : ‘What’s Not To Like?’
Speaking at the Walk For Solar rally in Adelaide on weekend, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and others voiced their support to the construction of solar thermal power stations in South Australia’s Port Augusta.
$11B Spent On Electricity Infrastructure Used Only 4 Days A Year
A survey carried out by consumer group Choice shows electricity price rises are one of the biggest concerns of Australian households.
Sharp Unveils Semi-Transparent Solar Panel
Sharp has released details of a new see-through solar panel that can replace windows and has other architectural applications.
How Much Solar Could We Have If Fossil Fuels Weren’t Subsidised?
How much more solar power could we have installed if we had gotten rid of subsidies for fossil fuels? According to the European Commission, nearly 10 times more than we have now.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 74 – September 26, 2012
Virginia reports on more solar myths busted, the Solar Credits subsidy threatened by big business and the importance of stable renewable energy policy for Australia.
Ahem, Mr. President, About The White House Solar Panels
A couple of years ago, the prospect of solar panels being installed on the White House seemed promising. So what has happened since?
Australian Solar Panel Coating Manufacturer Secures $5M Funding
Queensland based Brisbane Materials has received financial backing from the Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund.