The USA’s Biggest Green Electricity Users
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Top 50 Green Power Partnership rankings, with Microsoft entering the top 5 and McDonald’s USA also making its debut appearance on the Top 50 list.
UK/US To Collaborate On Floating Wind Turbines
A new agreement between the UK and US governments will see an increased focus on developing floating wind turbines for use in offshore areas that have substantial wind resources, but which are off-limits to fixed-structure wind turbines due to water depth.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Under Threat
A new study states electricity generation from renewable sources may fall well short of the Australian government’s mandatory target of 20% by 2020.
Greener, Cheaper Solar Grade Silicon From Cambridge Uni
Researchers at Cambridge University are working on a new process for creating solar-grade silicon that will be far more efficient in terms of energy consumption, cost and emissions intensity.
11 Year Old Kenyan’s Solar Invention Saves Livestock
A boy from Kenya has created a system powered by solar energy that protects his family’s cattle from attack by lions.
Solar Power Subsidies Pale Beside $4 Billion Mining Support
While some fret and fuss over financial incentives for solar power, a rogue elephant in the room – mining subsidies – have remained comparatively ignored.
Repowering Port Augusta With Solar And Wind – Blueprint
Non-profit think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has released ‘Repowering Port Augusta’; a blueprint for replacing South Australia’s emissions intensive Northern and Playford B brown coal-fired power stations with wind power and solar energy facilities.
‘Turbo’ For Solar Cells Developed
Solar cells for home solar power systems with conversion efficiencies approaching 40% are on the horizon thanks in part to Australian ingenuity.
Carbon Tax Related Electricity Price Rises – Latest Estimates
With a carbon tax just a few months away, researchers from the University of Queensland say they have arrived at the most accurate predictions for associated electricity price rises in Australia’s eastern states.
Walmart Utilised 1.1 billion kWh Of Renewable Energy In 2011
The world’s largest retailer has released its latest sustainability report and among what it says are Walmart’s top ten sustainability achievements for last year are its efforts in making the switch to renewable energy.