WWF Shows The Path To A UK Renewable Energy Future
WWF is calling on the UK to clean up its act with the release of a new report outlining a plan for the country to source 60-90 percent of all its electricity from renewable energy by 2030.
Solar Ship – The Solar Powered Blimp/Plane Hybrid
The Solar Ship is a hybrid aircraft, combining aerodynamic lift, aerostatic lift and solar cell technology to create a long range, energy efficient cargo carrier.
Optical Cavity Furnace Will Make Solar Power Cheaper
Scientists from the U.S National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new furnace system for manufacturing solar cells they say could cut the cost of producing solar panels in the future.
Tasmania Better For Solar Power Than You Might Think
When thinking about locations for solar farms, deserts often spring to mind – but colder climates can be just as good.
China Could Install 1000GW Wind Power By 2050
Wind power could become a major contributor in China’s energy future, rising to 17 percent of the nation’s overall electricity mix by 2050 from just one percent today.
Solar Powered Egg-Free Mayonnaise
A U.S. company specialising in vegan food products is using solar power to supply 100% of its electricity needs.
BrightSource Energy Announces 750MW Solar Farm Project
The desert region of southern California continues to bloom with massive solar thermal power plants, providing jobs for thousands of people and generating clean electricity on arid lands once used for war games.
Solar Power And Desalination Plant For Tuvalu
Fresh water is becoming a very pressing issue in Tuvalu and the island nation is turning to desalination to help avert disaster. Solar power is also being enlisted to help the country to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
SEA Hosts The Australian Model Boat and Car Solar Challenge
The World Solar Challenge isn’t the only solar car race happening in the nation at the moment – in Western Australia, the Model Solar Challenge 2011 has kicked off.
Campbell’s Soups Up Sacremento Site With Solar
The USA’s Campbell Soup Company says by installing a new 2.3 megawatt (MW) solar power system at its Sacramento factory, it will save about $2 million in electricity costs over 20 years, based on U.S Department of Energy forecasts.