Energy Matters Video News – Episode 21 – December 9, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers recent changes to Australia’s solar credits scheme, Australian solar power jobs potential, a possible end to coal fired power generation in South Australia and ASI funds new CSIRO solar projects.
Go Solar Or Go Under In California
The US is fast becoming a solar energy generation hub, particularly in California, where a perhaps over-ambitious State-ordered 2010 renewable energy supply deadline has led to explosive growth in solar farms.
The Tobacco Virus Battery
Researchers at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are harnessing properties of the tobacco virus to create a new generation of highly efficient batteries.
A Sunny 2011 Forecast For Suntech Solar Panels
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) today announced it expects to ship 2.2GW of solar panels in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 and the inking of a joint venture deal to expand its solar cell production capacity by 1.2GW.
Australian Solar Power – Don’t Forget The Jobs Potential
If industry research from the US is anything to go by, the sun should be allowed to continue to shine on our solar power industry; even just based on the potential number jobs it can create here in Australia.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 20 – December 6, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers outrage from solar supporters over claims solar is the cause of a $700 million blowout in electricity bills, Sydney Theatre Company switches on its Suntech Pluto rooftop solar farm, a carbon price won’t wreck Australia’s economy and the latest Australian Electricity Generation Technology Costs report.
Organic Solar Cell Efficiency Record Set By Konarka
Konarka Technologies, Inc. recently announced that the National Energy Renewable Laboratory (NREL) has certified that its organic based photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells have demonstrated a record breaking 8.3% conversion efficiency.
Australian Solar Institute Funds New CSIRO Solar Projects
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) has contributed 5.65 million dollars towards three new CSIRO projects aimed at making solar energy price comparable with fossil fuel.
Solar 2010 Canberra Conference Highlights
The annual Solar 2010 conference, hosted by the Australian Solar Energy Society, kicked off yesterday in Canberra. The conference was opened by the ACT Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, Simon Corbell MLA.
Solar Credits Rebate Reduction : Energy Matters
The Australian government’s announcement yesterday to bring forward the phaseout of financial support for home solar power under the Solar Credits program has stirred up the usual controversy and questioning of Australia’s commitment and approach to a clean energy future.
