Remove Fossil Fuel Subsidies And Solar Will Truly Shine
While solar’s ascent in 2010 was stunning, it would play an even bigger role in our energy mix and have achieved grid parity across many more markets already if fossil fuel subsidies were removed.
Australia’s Coal Emissions Grow Nearly 300% Since 1970
The coal industry has certainly contributed to Australia’s wealth, but like heroin destroys addicts and those around them, our coal buzz is helping to destroy the environment that supports us and rehab will be a costly affair.
Concentrated Solar Power Gets A $60 Million Injection
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $60 million fund aimed at dramatically improving the efficiency of concentrated solar power (CSP) generation technology.
WWF Shows The Path To A UK Renewable Energy Future
WWF is calling on the UK to clean up its act with the release of a new report outlining a plan for the country to source 60-90 percent of all its electricity from renewable energy by 2030.
Solar Ship – The Solar Powered Blimp/Plane Hybrid
The Solar Ship is a hybrid aircraft, combining aerodynamic lift, aerostatic lift and solar cell technology to create a long range, energy efficient cargo carrier.
Optical Cavity Furnace Will Make Solar Power Cheaper
Scientists from the U.S National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new furnace system for manufacturing solar cells they say could cut the cost of producing solar panels in the future.
Tasmania Better For Solar Power Than You Might Think
When thinking about locations for solar farms, deserts often spring to mind – but colder climates can be just as good.
China Could Install 1000GW Wind Power By 2050
Wind power could become a major contributor in China’s energy future, rising to 17 percent of the nation’s overall electricity mix by 2050 from just one percent today.
Solar Powered Egg-Free Mayonnaise
A U.S. company specialising in vegan food products is using solar power to supply 100% of its electricity needs.
BrightSource Energy Announces 750MW Solar Farm Project
The desert region of southern California continues to bloom with massive solar thermal power plants, providing jobs for thousands of people and generating clean electricity on arid lands once used for war games.