Harnessing Solar Power To Measure Air Pollution
Using solar power means a reduction in pollution being pumped into the atmosphere in relation to electricity generation emissions, but at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), solar power is also being used to measure concentration levels of the harmful chemicals in the air produced by humanity’s various activities.
Germany Denounces Nuclear Energy, Solar Power Shines
Germany, a country with far less solar resources than sunshine drenched Australia, looks set to continue its reputation of being a solar power stronghold. Germany has decided to end its love affair with nuclear power and “no provision has been made for a way back”.
GFC Saw EU Carbon Emissions Decline
While the worldwide financial collapse of 2008-2009 was a disaster in terms of job losses and fiscal security, latest figures from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show the global financial crisis combined with sustained strong growth in renewable energy led to a dramatic fall in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU in 2009.
Global Carbon Emissions Skyrocket
Global efforts to reduce carbon emissions must be stepped up says the International Energy Agency (IEA) after finding emissions in 2010 were the highest in history; with coal continuing to be the major culprit.
Asia Must Invest In Solar Power: ADB
It is essential Asia continues expanding its solar energy industry in coming decades in order to ensure strong economic growth and reduce carbon pollution, according the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
ACT Solar Feed In Tariff May Hit Cap Within Weeks
The ACT Greens have expressed concerns the nation’s most generous micro scale solar feed in tariff program may reach its cap very soon, which could have devastating effects on the Territory’s solar industry.
Switzerland Plans To Abandon Nuclear Power
The Swiss government announced last week a proposal to phase out nuclear power as an energy source for electricity generation and to look more towards energy efficiency and renewables.
Solar Powered Juno Spacecraft’s Panels Tested
Solar power will once again help expand humanity’s knowledge of the planets when NASA’s orbital satellite, Juno, is launched on its five-year journey to Jupiter in August.
Dairy Farm Makes The Switch To Solar Power
Lakeside Dairy in California is now sourcing three-quarters of the farm’s milking operations’ energy needs with clean electricity, after installing a large solar power system.
GE’s Renewable Energy Friendly Gas Fuelled Power Plant
GE Energy has flipped the switch on a breakthrough gas-fuelled power plant which can cycle up and down at a rapid pace, allowing for increased flow of more renewable energy resources such as solar and wind into national electricity grids.
