Cadbury Chocolate’s Solar Power Initiative For Ghana
There’s only one thing better than solar power and that’s chocolate. Maybe. Combine the two though and it has to be the best thing in the entire universe. Ever.
Ontario Waves Bye-Bye To Coal Fired Power Generation
Ontario, Canada’s most populated province, has seen a boom in renewable energy jobs, with 20,000 employed in the sector. It’s not such a rosy picture for the coal industry though, with coal fired power generation in Ontario slated to go the way of the dodo by 2014.
California Sets 12 Gigawatt Small Scale Renewables Goal
In the USA, the state of California is currently legislating renewable energy targets that make goals set by some nations look like paltry gestures by comparison. The state is using every means necessary to get there, including the roofs and backyards of its citizens.
Wind Energy Giant Embraces Solar Power
Danish wind energy giant Vestas is determined to make its new US headquarters, currently under construction in the the renewable energy mecca of Portland, Oregon, as green as possible by installing the city’s largest rooftop solar power system on the 102-year-old Meier & Frank Depot building.
Energy Matters Wins 2011 Australian Business Awards
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters has been recognised among Australia’s most progressive organisations, winning the 2011 Australian Business Awards in the categories of E-Business and Recommended Employer.
Another $66.5 Million For Moree Solar Farm
A $66.5 million grant was announced for Moree Solar Farm last week to go towards research and development in relation to the massive clean power generator.
USA Betting On India’s Renewable Energy Future
The United States’ Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has announced it will spend $880 million on renewable energy projects in India under a deal brokered by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
Power From Poop – With The Help Of Solar Energy
How we deal with our own waste is often a terribly resource intensive and polluting exercise. Reinventing the toilet, with the assistance of solar power, could save millions of lives, slash water use and even help power our homes.
Coal Cries Poor – Making $1 Million Per Employee
The coal industry has moaned about Australia’s carbon tax increasing the cost of a tonne of coal by less than $2; while reportedly making a million dollars profit per employee.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 38 – July 20, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers a study of the cooling benefits of rooftop solar panels, a report on US clean energy jobs paying better than the national average, a ivy leaf shaped solar panel system and solar sisters bringing light to Africa.
