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.
USA/Canada Xantrex Solar Inverter Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Xantrex Technology Inc., have announced a voluntary recall of some Xantrex solar inverter models sold in the USA and Canada. Units sold in Australia are not affected.
Hanwha SolarOne (Solarfun) To Build New 2GW Solar Cell Plant
Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd., formerly known as Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced it has signed an investment memorandum of understanding to construct a new 2 gigawatt solar cell production facility.
A Cloudy Antarctica Stymies Solar Snowmobile Trek
A Korean expedition team looking to trek across Antarctica using solar-powered snowmobiles has run into trouble as unseasonably humid weather leaves the usually sunny and clear summer skies overcast and dull.
Los Angeles Meets 20% Renewable Energy Target
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently announced 20% of the city’s power was now being sourced from renewable energy.
