Obama On Solar, Oil Subsidies And ‘Flat Earthers’
U.S. President Barack Obama has ridiculed the anti-solar lobby’s criticisms of the industry and has again called for an end to $4 billion in U.S. subsidies to the oil sector.
USA Solar Companies To Lead The Way In Sustainability
An industry-wide commitment of environmental and social responsibility released by the USA’s Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) aims to ensure its members ‘spread the love’ throughout the sector by applying the principals of sustainability and respect for human rights to the workplace.
IPART Calls For End To Solar Credits Rebate
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) ignorance of the value home solar power systems contribute to Australia’s energy mix seems to be showing again.
Solar ‘Trade War’ Ruling Announced
It appears the so-called ‘solar trade war’ between the USA and China has ended – not with a bang, but with a whimper in the form of small tariffs on the import of cheap Chinese solar panels into the country.
Accusations Greenpeace Australia’s Anti-Coal Efforts Funded Via CIA
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has accused Greenpeace Australia of sourcing funding from a US environmental charity supported by the USA’s CIA.
Can Solar Provide A Third Of Australia’s Energy Capacity In 10 Years?
Those most aggrieved by the Draft Energy White Paper released last December come from the solar industry, which the DEWP document suggested doesn’t really exist writes RenewEconomy’s Giles Parkinson.
Australia’s Low-Carbon Competitiveness Shame
Australia is only G20 nation since 1995 to have gone backwards in global low-carbon competitiveness rankings.
Solar Credits Rebate Reduction – Don’t Be Caught Off Guard
The recent axing of Australia’s solar hot water rebate caught many off guard – and the situation with the Solar Credits rebate reduction may do too, but for different reasons.
SMA Solar Inverters To Help Power An Entire Country
The tiny island nation of Tokelau will be taking a major step towards breaking its fossil fuel addiction with the help of solar power and SMA solar inverters.
Solar Power The Fastest Growing Industry In The USA
The U.S. solar energy industry is celebrating today after a new report found installations grew by 109% last year to 1,855 megawatts of installed capacity – easily doubling the previous record of 887MW set in 2010.