Solar Fridge Wins Young Inventor Nobel Recognition
a new solar-powered refrigerator has won 23-year old British inventor Emily Cummins recognition as one of the world’s top young inventors by a jury of Nobel Prize winners.
Thomas Edison – Solar Power Visionary
Thomas Edison, one of the world’s most prolific inventors and whose contributions changed modern life, understood the importance of solar power in the world’s future energy mix and the danger of an over reliance on fossil fuels – and he had this understanding nearly 80 years ago.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 12 – October 28, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers National Solar Jobs Census 2010, South Korea’s major renewable energy investment, Bosch’s solar bike, Australia’s carbon tax advisory board and Sanyo’s new 1 megawatt solar farm.
Suntech Increasing Its North American Solar Presence
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd and Calisolar Inc have signed a Letter of Intent to construct a solar silicon manufacturing plant in Ontario Canada.
CSIRO’s Brayton Cycle Solar Project Using Australian Made Heliostats
CSIRO has begun installing 450 large mirrors, called heliostats, for Australia’s largest solar-thermal tower system at the National Solar Energy Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales.
USA Set For $100 Billion Solar Power Surge
Decreasing prices for solar power equipment coupled with increased government incentives has set the scene for the USA solar power market to skyrocket over the next ten years.
Energy Matters Rebrands For Australia’s Solar Power Revolution
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters last week unveiled its bright new image to reflect its dedication towards providing affordable solar energy for all Australians.
India Hosting International Renewable Energy Conference
India will this week play host to the fourth International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC) in Delhi. The Conference begins on the 27th of October.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 11 – October 25, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers a major solar park announced for South Africa, NSW opposition calls for an end to the solar bonus scheme, Sanyo HIT solar panels to power some Ikea stores and Google splashes into wind power.
Austrade Promoting Australian Clean Tech To The USA
Austrade, the Australian Trade Commission, has been running number of events in recent times to raise the profile of Australian renewable energy innovation in the USA.
