UK Solar Feed In Tariff Honeymoon Over?

It’s a situation that has been repeated around the world – governments launching solar incentives programs, but underestimating how many people wish to install solar power systems to buffer against spiraling electricity costs.

More Floating Solar Power Systems

With so much of the Earth covered by water, it makes sense to utilise this sprawling canvas for the production of solar electricity.

Solar Panel Recycling Initiative Hits Major Milestone

A good quality solar panel has a serviceable life of decades, but even after that time modules have value. A solar panel recycling initiative in Europe has ensured thousands of tonnes of old and broken modules have been given new life.

GE Buys Into 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power Plant

GE Energy will expand its presence in the lucrative Spanish solar energy market in a €111 million deal with German fund KGAL to buy into the 50 megawatt (MW) Extresol II concentrated solar power plant. Extresol II utilises molten salt technology for energy storage, allowing the plant to supply electricity at night.

Queensland Launches Renewable Energy Plan And Solar Atlas

Queensland’s Bligh Government has launched a new plan to further attract and boost investment in renewable energy in the state, a day after unveiling the Queensland Solar Atlas, a tool developed to identify the best areas for potential future solar farms.

A Solar Power Assisted Bailout For Greece?

Is there anything solar can’t do? Aside from bringing cheap, clean power to developing economies and assisting households in developed countries to slash their greenhouse gas emissions and electricity bills; it may also help an entire nation address its economic woes.

Australia’s Coal Emissions Grow Nearly 300% Since 1970

The coal industry has certainly contributed to Australia’s wealth, but like heroin destroys addicts and those around them, our coal buzz is helping to destroy the environment that supports us and rehab will be a costly affair.