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.
Solar Power Bliss For US Army Fort
The U.S. Army is once again turning to solar power in an effort to cut down on rising energy costs, contracting energy efficiency consulting company Johnson Controls for the installation of a $16 million solar energy system at Fort Bliss, Texas.
World’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Facility Completed
A joint venture between the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and BYD has seen the completion of a 36 megawatt hour battery based energy storage facility.
£2.5 Billion In Renewable Energy Projects For The UK
The UK government believes its commitment to EU renewable energy targets is paying off. Latest Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) figures showing that over the last financial year, companies have announced plans for almost £2.5 billion worth of investment in renewable energy projects in the UK.
Germany Generates 60% More Solar Electricity In 2011
According to German’s Solar Industry Association, the nation’s solar power systems collectively generated 18 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity during 2011.
Two More Major U.S. Renewable Energy Projects Announced
Adding to a recent U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI) announcement of two new renewable energy projects being approved, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has approved the construction of a further two projects – a utility-scale solar power plant in California and a transmission line for a wind farm in Oregon.
Productivity Commission And EUAA Blinkered On Solar
Two Australian bodies criticising the cost of solar power have again failed to factor in all the benefits of the technology.
Solar Shipping Containers Help Bring Internet To Rural Africa
A reliable electricity supply can be a rare thing in some parts of Africa and access to the Internet even more so. Shipping containers turned into Internet “cafes” and powered by solar panels are helping to change this.
