Obama, Mythbusters and Archimedes’ Solar Death Ray
The legend of Archimedes’ solar powered death ray has captured the imagination of people for centuries and some have tried to prove or disprove its existence. It seems it’s even caught the interest of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Solar Panel Roads Coming Soon?
A U.S. company’s grand vision to cover every sealed road surface with solar panels and ending dependency of fossil fuels of any kind has taken another small step towards fruition.
Australia Falling Behind On Carbon Pollution Pricing
A new report from the Climate Institute has found that Australia falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to pricing pollution, largely due to lack of support for renewable energy ventures.
From Super Soaker To Super Solar Power
The inventor of one of the world’s most popular toys has been quietly working away at a low cost and more efficient way of converting solar power to electricity.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 10 – October 19, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Energy Matters’ appeal for a fair go for solar households, Broadcast Australia’s renewable energy site and solar power not to blame for rising electricity prices.
Sanyo Completes 1MW HIT Panel Based Solar Farm
Sanyo has announced the completion of it’s ‘Kasai Green Energy Park’, a facility designed to showcase the company’s energy solutions.
Australia’s Carbon Tax And The Big Business Roundtable
Big business will head the discussion on how to implement a carbon tax in Australia; a situation causing concern in some sectors.
Portable Desalination System Powered By Solar Energy
A group of researcher s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have unveiled a portable solar-powered desalination plant which they say will help provide access to clean drinking water in the developing world.
Bosch’s New Solar Electric Bike System
Bosch Solar Energy has unveiled a solar electric bike system incorporating Bosch’s unique drive unit at the Solar Power International 2010 event in Los Angeles.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 9 – October 14, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers solar power owners being penalised by electricity retailers, solar power to reappear on the White House and old solar panels that won’t die.
