Solar Panel Recycling Will Be A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
A new report predicts the total annual recycled product value of crystalline silicon solar panels will hit USD $12 billion in 2035.
Volkswagen Research Facility Going Solar
A 400kW solar energy system, large enough to provide the electricity needs of around one hundred Australian households, will help power Volkswagen’s U.S. Test Center California.
US Navy Teams Up With SunPower For Solar
From solar powered-battle packs rucksacks and tent kits, to home solar energy for military housing, it seems the U.S. Defence Force is fighting hard in the battle for energy independence.
Solar PV Competitive With Oil And Gas In MENA Nations
With the cost of solar panels and associated equipment dropping rapidly while gas prices have been rising, solar PV is now competitive with fossil fuel in many Middle East/North Africa (MENA) countries for electricity generation.
UK Hits 6GW Wind Power Capacity
The UK is celebrating reaching a renewable energy target milestone with the completion of a Cumbrian wind farm pushing the nation’s installed wind power capacity beyond 6,000 MW – enough to supply electricity to 3,354,893 homes.
More Solar Power After Dark
Two identical 50 MW parabolic trough based solar farms with thermal storage allowing for electricity production after dark have commenced operations in Spain.
BP Predicts A Bright Future For Renewable Energy
A new report from BP states that as global energy demand continues to grow over the next twenty years, renewable energy is set to become the fastest growing source of power through to 2030.
Solar Frontier Inks 150MW CIS Solar Panel Deal
Solar Frontier and enXco have announced a module supply agreement for up to 150 megawatts peak (MWp) of Solar Frontier’s CIS solar panels.
California And US Federal Renewable Energy Partnership Expanded
US federal Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and California Governor Jerry Brown have signed a memorandum of understanding expanding a state and federal partnership that has paved the way for more 130 renewable power projects in the state.
Rural Wind Farm Support Stronger Than The Media Reflects
Protests against the establishment of wind farms in rural areas of Australia receive substantial media coverage, but a new study by the CSIRO claims the actual number of people living in these regions who are opposed to wind farm development is a minority.
