Energy Matters Video News – Episode 27 – March 23, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers the Queensland Government’s Solar Kindergarten Installation Program, a report advising the ACT Government to reduce the solar feed in tariff rate for new connections, a partnership between the Australian Solar Institute and a major European solar research organisation and the NSW Greens proposal for three 200 megawatt solar thermal power stations for the state.
Australian Company To Build Floating Solar Farm In India
Australian solar power company Sunengy Pty Limited has announced a deal with India energy giant Tata Power for the construction of floating solar farm in India by the end of this year.
India’s Solar Power Industry Booms
India has become the world’s second largest consumer of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy and solar hot water products – behind only China – with a forecast annual installed PV growth rate of 134 percent for the years 2009-13, according latest figures from RNCOS Research.
Suntech Solar Panels On The World’s Rooftop
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) has announced it will install a 10MW solar farm on the Tibetan Plateau, making it the world’s highest altitude solar power installation.
Nuclear Power And Renewable Energy Not Compatible
The notion that nuclear power has its role alongside renewables in a clean energy future has been argued in a recent study.
Solar Powered Western Australian Mine Receives Award
Galaxy Resources has received the Energy Generation and Distribution Award from the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia for its use of solar power in a mine in Western Australia.
ACT Government Advised To Reduce Solar Feed In Tariff Rate
The ACT government has been advised to drop its solar feed in tariff rate from 45.7c a kilowatt hour to 39c a kilowatt hour. This proposed revised rate would not impact on participants who connect prior to 1 July 2011.
Australian Solar Institute Partners With Europe On Solar Power
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) yesterday announced a research and development partnership to develop concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies.
USA Solar Industry Value Grew 67% In 2010
Recent figures from the USA’s leading solar trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), show that in 2010, solar energy was an economic powerhouse in a somewhat depressed American marketplace.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 26 – March 16, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers a new report showing renewable energy’s minor role in electricity prices, REC solar panels a top performer in independent testing, Suntech stocks power on and Japan’s nuclear emergency casting a cloud over Australia’s nuclear aspirations.
