ELF – Solar Assisted Electric Personal Vehicle
It’s not quite a car or a bicycle; but something that falls in between – a three-wheeled electric vehicle with pedals.
Governments Must Come Clean On Fossil Fuel Subsidies
New analysis shows fossil fuel subsidies in developed countries are, on average, five times greater than the amounts pledged to support developing countries in addressing climate change and its impacts.
Solar Power Australia 2011-12 Report Highlights
The Clean Energy Council has released its Solar Power Australia 2011-12 report, which states solar panel installations now represent 3.2% of all current electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Fix Distribution Network Regulation, Slash Electricity Bills
$100 a year could be shaved off Australian households’ electricity bill if governments fix issues relating to the regulation of distribution networks say the Grattan Institute.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Must Be Eliminated : IEA
The International Energy Agency has repeated its call for fossil fuel subsidies to be scrapped in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Electricity Price Manipulation In The Spotlight
No longer able to put the blame on solar power, the electricity sector is being increasingly scrutinised over pricing issues.
GE Developing Fabric Covered Wind Turbine Blades
A new fabric covered wind turbine blade design developed by GE could slash the costs of blades by up to 40%.
King and Flinders Islands Renewable Energy Fund Round 2 Open
The Tasmanian government recently announced a new round of funding for renewable energy projects to be built on King and Flinders Islands, with an increased upper limit for projects.
When Solar Panel Mounting Systems Go Bad
The quality of solar power system mounting equipment and associated installation can sometimes play second fiddle to other aspects. This can result in an expensive and potentially fatal situation.
Climate Commission Urges Rapid Uptake Of Renewables
The Climate Commission’s ‘The Critical Decade: Generating A Renewable Australia’ was released Monday, summarising the state of renewable energy in Australia and its potential.