Australia To Study Emission Reduction Policies In Key Economies
Australia’s Federal Government has announced the Productivity Commission will perform a study of emission and energy-reduction policies in key international economies to help with putting a price on carbon in Australia.
Australian Solar Power Rebates Sledging Continues
It’s been another tough few weeks for Australia’s solar power industry and supporters, with critics calling for the end or cutting of rebates and incentives for new connections – and the witch hunt has seen no reprieve during recent days.
What’s Next For Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy sources like concentrated solar and photovoltaic solar systems are the most viable technologies likely to challenge the dominance of fossil fuel on the global energy scene, according to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The Cheap Energy Era That Wasn’t
As the era of ‘cheap’ energy courtesy of fossil fuels draws to a close; it’s becoming increasingly apparent it never really existed.
Harvesting Solar Energy Using Roads
Solar energy, in the form of light and heat, could be harvested from highways and put to a variety of uses including powering streetlights, illuminating signs and advertisements, even powering buildings.
Medical Industry Switching On To Solar Power
The medical industry is increasingly embracing solar power and GlaxoSmithKline is the latest large company to begin utilising solar energy to provide electricity at one of its facilities.
Rooftop Solar Power Systems Best Way To Cut Electricity Bills
A new study commissioned by leading US solar groups has found that rooftop solar energy systems are the most efficient means of cutting electricity bills.
IEA World Energy Outlook 2010
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2010 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) was released overnight; providing projections of global energy production and consumption to 2035.
Australia’s Carbon Committees To Cost Renewable Energy
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook released by the Gillard Government today announced spending of $10.8 million on climate change committees; with the money to come from renewable energy funding says the Opposition.
Solar Power In 3D Coming Soon?
Nearly 30% of incident sunlight is currently reflected off the surface of conventional solar panels, and further energy is lost inside the solar cell materials. Solar3D, Inc. is developing a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity.
