US SEIA Calls For Solar Power Grant Extension
The looming expiry of an important incentive program in the US has the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) concerned about the future of commercial scale solar power in the nation.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 16 – November 17, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers the slashing of New South Wales’ solar feed in tariff, more clean energy investment needed for developing nations and a renewed call for a national solar feed in tariff for Australia.
Clean Energy Council Backs Brumby
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) of Australia has thrown its support behind the Brumby Labor Government ahead of this month’s state election, after an independent report found Victoria would benefit by up to $9 billion in renewable energy investment under current State Government policies.
Updated: Solar Voices Heard At Sydney Town Hall
Solar supply representatives, installers, and industry body members gathered at the Sydney Town Hall last Friday to express their views on the NSW government’s decision to drastically reduce the state’s solar power feed in tariff from 60c to 20c.
First Major Solar Farm For South America Announced
Solar energy development company, Solarpack, and Codelco have teamed up to build the first utility scale solar panel based solar farm in South America.
I-Slate – A Solar Powered Low Cost Tablet Computer
A cheap solar powered tablet computer is being developed to help children in developing countries have access to computer technology.
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.
