Rooftop Solar Power A Better Investment Than Shares
An independent think tank believes Australian retirees investing in solar power will find it a more profitable investment than BHP Billiton shares and safer than bank shares.
SunPower Solar Panel Awarded Guinness World Record
SunPower Corporation has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the most efficient solar panel on the commercial market – its new E20 series of rooftop modules.
U.S. Solar PV Installations Up 66% In Q1
In the first quarter of 2011, photovoltaic (PV) solar installations in the USA jumped by 66 percent over the same period last year and latest figures show America is poised to become the global market leader in large-scale concentrated solar energy.
Italy Says No To Nuclear Power – Again
A recent referendum in Italy has resulted in a resounding vote against nuclear energy, with over 94 percent of Italians opposed to the construction of nuclear power stations in the country.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 33 – June 16, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers forecast electricity price rises in Australia, Australian Greens announce a solar roundtable conference, the latest Australian National Photovoltaic Association report and the NSW Government guarantees solar power net metering.
Australians Believe Government Failing In Renewables Support
According to a report prepared for the Multi-Party Committee on Climate Change (MPCCC) by the 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, Australians overwhelmingly believe the government should be implementing strong policy to support new jobs and investment in renewable energy, but think the Federal Government is failing to support clean energy technologies like solar and wind.
$2 Billion In Conditional Loans For 2 U.S. Solar Farms
The United States’ Department of Energy (DOE) will look to double the installed capacity of America’s concentrated solar power (CSP) by offering a $2 billion conditional loan to support two state-of-the-art CSP facilities – the Mojave Solar Project, and the Genesis Solar Project, both located in California.
Google Pours A Quarter Billion Into Residential Rooftop Solar Power
Google has announced the creation of a USD$280 million fund to finance residential solar power installations.
Australian Electricity Prices Expected To Rise 30% By 2013
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) estimates residential electricity prices are forecast to have increased by 30% on average in nominal terms nationally since last year to 2012-2013 – and it’s again been made clear renewable energy will not be the major contributor.
Australian Greens Announce Solar Roundtable Conference
Australia has lost its best and brightest solar prospects to flourishing markets in Germany, the USA and China over many years as a result of systemic government failure to support large-scale solar power infrastructure, according to Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne.
