Clinton Lauds IRENA In Abu Dhabi
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has applauded the efforts of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and their impact on addressing climate change, supporting sustainable technology, and combating “energy poverty” in the third world.
Flood Affected Solar Power Systems A Potential Electric Shock Risk
Residents in flooded areas have been warned to be especially cautious around solar panel installations that have been inundated.
Goodyear Dunlop Rooftop Solar Farm Completed
German renewable energy company juwi Solar has announced completion of a massive 7.4MW rooftop PV solar farm at Goodyear Dunlop’s logistics center in Germany.
Emirates Solar Industry Association’s First Meeting
This week saw the first meeting of the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA) at Yas Island Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi, and like so many solar industry organisations around the world have discovered before them, it takes more than just abundant sunshine to switch people on to solar power.
Carbon Capture And Sequestration Project Reportedly Leaking
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is an important aspect of so-called “clean coal” technology. Relatively few demonstration projects exist and already one is reportedly leaking carbon dioxide in levels high enough to kill animals.
150 Million Solar Charged Sanyo Eneloop Batteries Shipped
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. recently announced the total global shipment of its solar power charged eneloop rechargeable batteries reached 150 million at the end of December last year.
SunPower Inks 711MW Solar Power Deal
SunPower Corp. has announced three power purchase agreements with Southern California Edison for the supply of of 711 megawatts (MW) of solar power, which will see three new major solar farms constructed.
Solar Power Supporter Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot
The USA is still reeling after a shooting in Arizona killed six people and wounded 14 others. Among the wounded was Congresswoman Gabrielle Dee “Gabby” Giffords, a staunch supporter of solar power.
Spain Now The Solar Power Grinch?
The Spanish government’s decision to cut solar power subsidies on Christmas Eve has seen it dubbed the “Solar Grinch of 2011” by market analysis firm EuPD Research.
Solar Powered Mars Rover Still Not Responding
NASA last heard from the solar powered Mars rover Spirit nine months ago and the team are now trying to revive it while solar energy resources on Mars are at their optimum.
