Solar Powered, Hemp Bodied Electric Car – Now That’s Green
Automakers have finally seemed to come to terms with the fact that green is the new black. One has gone so far as using a different sort of green in the body of an electric car – hemp – and it’s stirring up quite a buzz.
Major EU Renewable Energy Forum In October
The future direction of renewable energy deployment and funding in Europe will be discussed by government ministers and energy industry heavyweights during a three-day alternative energy forum to be held in London next month.
New Life For Electric Car Batteries – Renewable Energy Storage
The mass uptake of electric cars looks to be finally about to occur; but what to do with old batteries from the vehicles once they have reached the end of their serviceable life?
New U.S Renewable Electricity Standard Bill Introduced
Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to create the first-ever national renewable electricity standard (RES) in the USA.
Sanyo Launches Enhanced HIT Solar Panel
Earlier this month, the European division of Sanyo announced it had bypassed its own impressive HIT solar panel efficiency record.
Solar Spy Plane Can Fly 5 Years Non-stop
It is said that wartime research and development can deliver lasting benefits to mankind in terms of technological breakthroughs. While some may consider that a dubious statement, there is no doubt that nothing loosens government purse strings like a war.
Utility Scale Solar Farm For Western Australia
Speaking at the Energy in WA Conference today, Western Australian Energy Minister Peter Collier and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls have announced State Government funding to be provided to support the development of a 10 megawatt solar farm in the state.
Hazelwood Power Station A Lemon
Frustrated by a lack of progress on the closure of Hazelwood power station in Victoria, said to be one of the world’s filthiest coal fired power generation plants, protestors have taken their message to the station’s new owners.
Solar Panel Demand Up 54%
After a somewhat lacklustre start to the year, the second quarter of 2010 saw global demand for solar panels increase to over 3.8 gigawatts according to international solar energy market research and consulting company, Solarbuzz.
Cambridge University Launches Organic Solar Cell Venture
A new UK company, Eight19 Ltd., spun out of Cambridge University’s commercial arm, are looking to a future beyond the manufacturing of traditional silicon-based thin-film solar cells, instead focusing on solar cells made with semiconducting plastics (also known as organic photovoltaics, or OPV).
