South Korea Injecting 40 Trillion KRW Into Renewable Energy
South Korea is banking on the global renewable energy economy reaching $400 billion per year by 2015, and it is willing to invest 40 trillion KRW – roughly $36 billion USD – in solar, wind and other clean energy technologies to set the nation up for the future.
U.S. National Solar Jobs Census 2010
Even in the face of generally high unemployment, solar power is a bright spot in the USA’s generally grim job scene.
U.S. Marines Complete Solar Power Exercise
American troops training to fight in Afghanistan have completed an eight-day exercise in the field using solar power as their only source of energy.
Google Splashes Into Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure
Google has announced a major investment in the USA’s Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) backbone.
Sanyo HIT Solar Panels To Power Ikea Stores
Several of Ikea’s stores in Canada are making the switch to solar power and have chosen Sanyo HIT solar panels.
Solar Power Parity Delayed By Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Speaking at the Reuters Global Climate and Alternative Energy Summit, Norwegian solar power company Renewable Energy Corp (REC.) said solar energy is a minimum 3-5 years away from becoming cost competitive with fossil fuel-based electricity.
Offshore Wind Power: Cleaner, Cheaper, More Jobs Than Oil
A recent report from the U.S has found that focusing investments in that country on offshore wind power would be cost effective, generate more jobs and be better for the environment and ocean than offshore oil and gas exploration and development.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 8 – October 11, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Solar power to the people of India, Scotland aims for 80% renewable energy by 2020, Australian geothermal energy project, Johnson and Johnson’s new solar farm and a solar forecasting system under development.
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.
