Dubai Announces 1000MW Solar Energy Project
Dubai is embarking on a lengthy solar project of gargantuan proportions, with a similarly lengthy name to accompany it.
Solar Farm To Provide Electricity To 60,000 Rural Homes In India
India’s ever-growing population is another tiny step closer to energy security with the announcement of a solar PV farm to be built near Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan.
Solar Panel Cover For The Kindle E-reader
Using solar energy to provide power for hand-held devices has huge potential and while solar panels embedded in mobile phones mightn’t be much chop (yet) in terms of performance; it seems a new solar cover for the Kindle e-reader delivers.
Proposed Policy Threatens Wind Power Investment In South Australia
Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) says the South Australian Opposition’s policy on wind farms would threaten more than $3 billion of investment and result in a further increase in electricity prices in the state if implemented.
Solar Power Assisted Dragon Spacecraft Launches February 7
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is using ruggedised solar arrays to power equipment during its inaugural flight to the International Space Station on February 7, the first American commercial transport vehicle to do so.
A Co-operative Approach To Going Solar
A growing number of people are starting renewable energy schemes in their communities through co-operatives and other forms of collaboration.
The Self-Healing Zinc-Air Deep Cycle Battery
A US company states it has developed a self-healing rechargeable zinc-air battery system capable of 10,000 cycles – a 30 year working life.
Nokia’s Mobile Phone Solar Charging Project
Field testing carried out by Nokia has found charging a mobile phone via a solar panel on the back of the phone is viable in real-world conditions. Sometimes. And if you aren’t a chatterbox.
Australia’s Carbon Tax And Commercial Electricity Customers
The new year has stirred up fresh concerns over the impact of Australia’s upcoming carbon price on electricity bills for small business and other commercial customers.
Solar Powered ATM’s Improve Banking Access In Rural India
The solar powered Vortex Gramateller ATM is helping people in rural areas of India gain more control over their finances.
