Combet Foreshadows End To Solar Power Incentives
News outlets are reporting Climate Change Minister Greg Combet will be seeking to axe some solar power incentive programs.
America’s West Needs To Go Wild Over Renewables
A new report on energy investment in the American West over the next 40 years shows that states need to do more than just meet mandatory renewable energy targets if they hope to transition to profitable clean economies – they must exceed current mandates and make significant changes today to affect the future.
Japan’s Feed In Tariffs Could Accelerate Global Solar Grid Parity
New legislation in place in China and laws about to be enacted in Japan could be the global tipping point for renewables achieving grid parity with fossil fuel based power generation sooner than most expected.
Universities Collaborate To Build Oregon’s Largest Solar Project
Seven Oregon universities have combined to break ground on a massive solar photovoltaic project which will generate clean energy for multiple campuses.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 43 – August 24, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers looming changes to South Australia’s solar feed in tariff, Watarrka National Park’s solar diesel hybrid power system, a survey reveals the depth of NSW’s solar industry crisis and Australia’s only solar panel factory to stop producing solar cells.
Churches Get Creative With Solar Power
Church buildings often provide a huge expanse of roof space perfect for generating solar electricity. Caloundra Uniting Church utilised their rooftop real estate in a unique way; using solar panels to make a religious as well as an environmental statement – a solar array in the shape of a cross.
Australian Solar Manufacturing Support – Lessons From The USA
Australian policy makers – faced with choices on how to spend billions in carbon tax cash – should perhaps look overseas, where successful renewable energy policies are helping business invigorate stagnant manufacturing industries.
U.S. Coast Guard’s Solar Rooftop Project
Schneider Electric recently announced it had secured a contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Puerto Rico to install 2.89 megawatts of solar panels on renovated Coast Guard rooftops over a 13-month period.
Thar’s Gold In Them Thar Solar Cells
Researchers from the University of California (UCLA) say that by incorporating gold nanoparticles into the structure of organic solar cells they can capture more light from the solar spectrum, maximising power conversion by up to 20 percent.
Watarrka National Park’s Solar Diesel Hybrid Power System
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton recently announced the completed installation of a new hybrid solar power system at the Watarrka National Park ranger station.
