4th Singapore International Energy Week
The 4th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is under way, incorporating Clean Energy Expo Asia, which kicked off with the Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore referring to the nation “as a living laboratory for renewable energy”.
Scale Of NSW Government Coal Subsidy ‘Scandal’ Revealed
A report on Climate Spectator reveals the enormous scale of coal subsidisation in New South Wales and asks a very important question: will the government’s criteria for solar incentives, that they not cost either consumers or the government, be applied to coal-fired generators?
Suntech’s Dr. Zhengrong Shi Appointed Head Of APVIA
Suntech’s CEO and founder, Dr. Zhengrong Shi, has been appointed Chief Chairman of the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA).
Emcore Lands New NASA Solar Panel Deal
Producer of solar panels with eye-popping conversion efficiency, US-based Emcore has announced it has been awarded a contract to supply solar modules for NASA Ames’ Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) mission.
USA Survey Shows Strong Solar Support
New national polling from the USA shows 9 out of 10 Americans support the use of solar energy and want to see more government money spent on developing a secure solar power industry.
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.
