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.
Panel Installation Begins At WA’s Greenough River Solar Farm
Last week, installation of solar panels at what will be Australia’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power project commenced.
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.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 65 – April 18, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s solar rebate rush, major electricity price hikes on the horizon, and Energy Matters attending Tasmania’s Agfest again this year.