Renewables Accounted For 20% Of Power Generation In 2010
2010 saw renewable energy well and truly moving out of the realm of fringe and into mainstream power generation according to statistics from the REN21 Renewables 2011 Global Status Report.
The Paper Solar Panel
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have released details of a new development in the field of solar technology: the paper solar panel.
ACT Solar Feed In Tariff Cap Nearly Reached
Households and businesses wanting to participate in the ACT’s generous solar feed in tariff scheme will need to be quick – only just under a quarter of the installation capacity cap remains.
Carbon Price Signals Early End To Hazelwood Power Station?
Hazelwood Power Station in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria has the dubious distinction of being one of the filthiest coal-fired power plants in the world. Australia’s carbon price may be the final nail in its long-prepared, but yet to be occupied coffin.
Clean Energy Council Welcomes Carbon Price
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) says the Federal Government’s carbon tax is a “once in a generation” opportunity for Australia to boost the renewable energy sector and transition to a low-carbon economy.
Rooftop Solar Power And Australia’s Carbon Price
The boost that large scale solar will receive as a result of Australia’s carbon pricing scheme will be welcome, but additional targeted support for small scale and medium solar energy seems to have been overlooked.
Australia’s Carbon Price Will See ‘Big Solar On Steroids’
Australia’s Government has announced details of its carbon pricing scheme and a big winner in the renewable energy sector will be large scale solar power.
Global Renewable Energy Investment Surged In 2010
Renewable energy investment boomed last year, according to a financial summary from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
El Hierro – The Renewable Energy Powered Island
A small Spanish island is breaking its fossil fuel addiction by using solar energy and wind power to supply all its electricity needs.
Scrapping Renewable Energy Support Won’t Curb Electricity Price Rises
A new study out of Canada shows the vilification of small-scale renewable energy isn’t just an Australian phenomenon. It also backs up what has been proven here at home in numerous reports: scrapping renewable schemes does nothing to curb rising energy prices.
