Energy Matters Video News – Episode 17 – November 22, 2010

In this episode, Virginia covers solar power grid parity on the horizon, a solar scientist shoots for payback, REC group celebrates 1 million solar panels produced at its Singapore plant, a US/Australia solar collaboration and Sanyo’s solar powered golf buggy trial.
Greens Pledge To Divert Millions From Coal Into Renewable Energy

The Victorian Greens say they will redirect $150 million away from a proposed coal-fired power station in the Latrobe Valley and put the money into renewable energy projects instead.
Land use: Solar Power Vs. Coal Fired Electricity Generation

The anti-solar lobby sometimes argues that solar farms take up far more space than coal-fired power generation facilities – but do they really?
Suntech Reports 107% Increase In Solar Panel Shipments

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world’s solar panel production giants, has announced financial results and other achievements for the third quarter of this year.
US SEIA Calls For Solar Power Grant Extension

The looming expiry of an important incentive program in the US has the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) concerned about the future of commercial scale solar power in the nation.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 16 – November 17, 2010

In this episode, Virginia covers the slashing of New South Wales’ solar feed in tariff, more clean energy investment needed for developing nations and a renewed call for a national solar feed in tariff for Australia.
Clean Energy Council Backs Brumby

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) of Australia has thrown its support behind the Brumby Labor Government ahead of this month’s state election, after an independent report found Victoria would benefit by up to $9 billion in renewable energy investment under current State Government policies.
Updated: Solar Voices Heard At Sydney Town Hall

Solar supply representatives, installers, and industry body members gathered at the Sydney Town Hall last Friday to express their views on the NSW government’s decision to drastically reduce the state’s solar power feed in tariff from 60c to 20c.
First Major Solar Farm For South America Announced

Solar energy development company, Solarpack, and Codelco have teamed up to build the first utility scale solar panel based solar farm in South America.
I-Slate – A Solar Powered Low Cost Tablet Computer

A cheap solar powered tablet computer is being developed to help children in developing countries have access to computer technology.