Suntech Snags Siemens Solar Panel Deal
Siemens Energy has signed a deal with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. to supply solar panels for several projects in Europe.
European Commission Calls For Double Funding For Renewable Energy
The European Union (EU) can exceed its 2020 renewable energy target of 20 percent, but only if member states double funding for their renewable energy action plans and ensure strict policy measures are maintained, the European Commission says.
Power-One Opens Solar Inverter Plant In Arizona
Earlier today, wind and solar inverter manufacturer Power-One, makers of Aurora inverters, officially opened its first manufacturing facility in the USA.
Cut Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Not Renewable Energy Programs
To help pay for Australia’s flood recovery, the Australian Conservation Foundation says rather than cutting renewable energy programs and climate action plans, the government should be severing the estimated $5 billion per year tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry.
Coal’s Role In The Third Great Extinction
Around 250 million years ago, much of life on Earth was destroyed. Known as the third great extinction or the Permian extinction, a team of researchers have suggested the burning of huge quantities of coal played a significant role in that event.
Steven Chu On Solar Power – The Apollo Projects Of Our Time
In an online town hall held today dubbed ‘Energy Matters’, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu discussed President Obama’s Clean Energy and Innovation Agenda announced during his State of the Union speech yesterday – and comparisons to the space race featured heavily.
IEA Praises Australian Renewable Energy Blueprint
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has praised an Australian plan that lays out a blueprint for the nation to shed all reliance on fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy by 2020.
Full Spectrum Solar Cells On The Horizon
One of the issues preventing current readily available solar panels from harvesting the maximum amount of energy from sunlight is the inability of module solar cells to take advantage of the sun’s full spectrum of light.
Obama To Eliminate Oil Subsidies; Sets 80% Clean Energy Target
U.S. President Barack Obama’s State Of The Union speech may have sent shivers up the spines of oil executives as he laid out his vision for a clean energy future; indicating the end of the oil subsidy gravy train.
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.
