Australian National Photovoltaics Status Report
A recent report published by the Australian PV Association (APVA), prepared for the International Energy Agency, shows Australia experienced massive growth in the sector last year.
Office Of Fair Trading Warns Of Solar Power Scams
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about dealing with a solar company that has failed to deliver on orders.
Industry Led National Solar Summit Announced
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have announced an industry led national solar summit to develop a national strategy to ensure the ongoing viability of the sector.
Europe’s First Green Train Powered By Solar Tunnel
Passengers travelling via high-speed rail between Paris and Amsterdam will ride Europe’s first “green” train, after electricity from a 16,000 solar panel installation on the roof of a tunnel in Antwerp begins to flow into the rail system grid.
Student Invents $20 Solar Tracking System
A 19 year old Princeton University student has won the Scotiabank EcoLiving Student Leadership Award for her invention – a $20 tracking rotation system that maximizes the output of solar panels so 40 percent fewer panels are required compared to stationary systems.
Germany’s 100,000 Strong Solar PV Workforce
Germany’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry now employs more workers than the steel production sector in the USA says Germany Trade and Invest.
GE Energy Increases Stake In Solar Power Revolution
GE Energy has announced it will buy into a minority share agreement with California-based eSolar, manufacturer of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, a move the company hopes will give it a leading edge in the global solar revolution.
Australia Drops In Renewable Energy Attractiveness Rankings (Again)
The latest Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices have seen Australia drop in ranking for the second time this year.
Tasmanians Face Major Electricity Price Increase From July
Already faced with an 8.5% increase from July, Tasmania’s electricity customers may face up to a 10.97% jump after Aurora Energy submitted a proposal to Tasmania’s independent Economic Regulator to further bump up rates.
Pro-Carbon Tax Rallies Attract Thousands
Nearly 45,000 Australians took part in rallies occurring simultaneously in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart and Canberra to support the Government’s plans to impose a carbon tax on the nation’s biggest polluters.
