5000 MW Solar Park For South Africa
In positive news for South Africa’s environment, not to mention the nation’s job-starved economy, the government have announced plans to construct a 5000 megawatt (MW) Solar Park in the Northern Cape district, which will help begin the process of weaning the country off coal-based power generation.
All-Energy 2010 Australia Exhibition and Conference
Melbourne this week played host to a cast of world leaders of the renewable energy industry, including representatives from the USA and China.
Energy Matters Blasts Australia’s Anti-Home Solar Power Lobby
In the last few days, a dirty campaign has been launched against solar power in Australia and national solar solutions provider Energy Matters is hitting back against what it says are the coal-black lies.
(Yet Another) Solar Cell Efficiency Record
The solar energy industry is on a mission, a mission that began when the first photovoltaic cells were installed on a rooftop and began converting sunlight into electricity: to make solar power as cheap as traditional energy sources. In other words, to achieve “grid parity.”
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 7 – October 7, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Ontario wind and solar projects, Greenpeace slams banks’ coal investment, Germany to remain a solar powerhouse, a solar powered aquatic robot and Australia’s green loans program.
Broadcast Australia Powers Site With Wind And Solar Energy
Broadcast Australia has upgraded a radio and television broadcast transmission site in Tasmania to be powered by renewable energy.
Don’t Blame Solar Power For Rising Electricity Costs : CEC
According to Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC), the cost of supporting residential solar power is a “drop in the ocean” stacked up against the billions of dollars in network costs that it says are primarily responsible for driving a spike in electricity prices in NSW.
Solar Power Provider To Electricity Retailers: Don’t Be Evil
Following reports of solar power system owners being slugged excessive rates for electricity they draw from the grid; national solar solutions provider Energy Matters says that Australian electricity retailers should apply Google’s corporate motto of “Don’t be evil”. Energy Matters has also announced the development of a league table to help consumers identify solar-friendly retailers.
Obama Approves Solar Power System For The White House
After nearly 25 years, solar panels and a solar hot water system will again appear on the White House roof.
Old Solar Panels That Just Won’t Die
Today’s solar panels usually have a warranty period of around 25 years; but if solar panels of the past are anything to go by, a far longer working life could be expected.
