Energy Matters Video News – Episode 56 – February 1, 2012
Virginia reports on South Australian solar households to be paid more for the surplus electricity they generate, a solar powered flood monitoring system that helped kept Queenslanders safe during recent flooding, a proposed 200MW solar updraft tower for Western Australia and REC solar panels trump an extensive field test.
Nuclear Fears Help Fuel Record Renewable Energy Investment
A new generation of renewable energy deals is elevating the global clean energy market to record high levels of investment.
200MW Solar Updraft Tower Proposed For Western Australia
A Perth based company plans to construct a massive solar updraft tower in the Mid-West region of Western Australia.
Kyocera Unveils Home Solar Power System With Li-Ion Battery Storage
Incorporating lithium-ion batteries into energy storage for home solar power systems as a package solution is finally about to become a reality – in Japan anyway.
US Solar Industry At Risk – CASE
A new economic analysis commissioned by the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) shows a 100 percent tariff on solar panel imports into the US would irreparably slow growth of the nation’s rooftop solar power sector.
USA – China Solar Stoush Heats Up
The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) has released an evaluation that claims Chinese manufacturers more than doubled the imports of crystalline silicon solar cells and panels into the country during the latter half of 2011.
Gamesa And NREL Collaborate On Next Generation Wind Turbines
The next generation of wind turbines could help ensure more reliable supply of clean energy according to an announcement of the collaboration between the US Department of Energy and one of the world’s largest designers and retailers of wind power technology.
2000MW Tunisian Solar Farm To Power European Homes
A 2000MW solar power plant will be constructed in Tunisia that will export electricity across continental borders to Italy – a distance of just over 600km.
San Diego Named California’s Leading Solar City
The Californian city of San Diego is leading the state in solar capacity, with a record 4,500 rooftop solar power projects installed on residential, commercial and government buildings.
Solar Pioneer Professor Martin Green Honoured On Australia Day
Professor Martin Green’s efforts in solar photovoltaics has been recognised on Australia Day, with the professor being made a Member of the Order of Australia.