Woodland Park Zoo’s Solar Powered Carousel
In partnership with Seattle City Light, Woodland Park Zoo in the USA is installing a solar power system on its carousel to offset the electricity use of the popular attraction.
More Efficient Solar Cells Courtesy Of Moths
The eyes of moths are providing inspiration for the next generation of solar panels.
Thin Film Solar Nanotechnology Won’t Work
A chemical researcher from Tel Aviv University claims to have pricked the bubble of hype surrounding popular thought on increased energy conversion in thin film solar panel technology, saying the theory behind the improvement is simply flawed.
Solar Inverter Forecast – Sector To Power On
The global solar inverter market is predicted to reach $8.5 billion by 2014 – representing the sale of more than 7 million inverters that year; up from less than 1 million units in 2009.
Cincinnati Zoo Taps Into Solar Energy
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, an internationally recognised haven for exotic plant and animal species, is hoping to draw crowds with its latest attraction when it becomes home to America’s largest publicly accessible urban solar panel array.
Green Job Creation Sets A Cracking Pace In California
Jobs in California’s green sector grew more than three times faster than total employment in the state for the period January 2008 – 2009; and many were related to renewable energy.
Conditional Approval Granted For Bungendore Solar Farm
Infigen Energy has gained planning approval for a PV based solar farm in Bugendore, New South Wales, not far from the state’s border with the A.C.T.
US Department of Energy Guarantees $1 Billion Solar Farm
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says it will guarantee a loan of almost $1 billion to ensure the construction of an Arizona solar farm will go ahead as planned.
West Africa’s First Solar Panel Production Facility
Senegalese solar power company SPEC is establishing the first solar panel production line in West Africa, with the support of overseas technology partners.
Danish Wind Power Company Wins Zayed Future Energy Prize
Danish wind energy giant Vestas has been awarded the US$1.5 million Zayed Future Energy Prize for its contribution to the global renewable energy industry.
