WA SEA Calls For National Feed In Tariff
The WA Sustainable Energy Association has called on the new Gillard Government to work with the Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) to develop a nationally consistent gross feed-in tariff (FiT) for renewable energy.
USW Calls For Green Jobs To Stay In U.S.
One of America’s most powerful unions is accusing China of unfairly cornering the world renewable energy manufacturing market by using protectionist and anti-competitive trade practices; and is calling the Obama Administration to protect green energy jobs in the US.
Some Solar Power Bonuses Unethical Says Australian Provider
It’s still the dawn of the solar power revolution in Australia, but the competition between providers is certainly building – and with it, some questionable marketing strategies says Energy Matters co-founder Max Sylvester.
Jellyfish Protein Key To Cheaper Solar Power
As the world switches on to solar power more than ever before, a Swedish research team has come up with a novel solution to comparatively high cost of producing silicon-based solar photovoltaic cells.
Energy Matters Announces Video, Mobile And Podcast News
In what is believed to be a first in the Australian solar power industry, national solar solutions provider Energy Matters has announced the launch of video and mobile news services, with podcast features also on the way.
Energy Matters Video News – September 9, 2010
Energy Matters’ first edition of video news and a first for the solar power industry in Australia! Presented by Energy Matters team member Virginia, each week we’ll be covering some of the stories from Australia and around the world recently added to our renewable energy news section.
Seiko’s Solar Powered Electronic Ink Display Watch
Seiko Watch Corporation has announced the launch of the world’s first Electrophoretic Display (EPD or electronic ink) watch. Available world-wide from December this year, this is a watch the company says will never need a battery replacement and is recharged courtesy of solar power.
Peak Oil In 2010 – Leaked German Military Think Tank Report
A leaked report from a German military think tank predicts peak oil, the point in time when global oil reserves deplete to the point that production gradually begins to decline, may occur this year.
Labor Gains Power – What It Means For Solar Power
It’s (finally) official. Rob Oakeshott has made his decision and Australia now has it’s next government – Labor, led by Julia Gillard.
EU Tops Solar Power System Growth List
The world is experiencing an explosion of photovoltaic solar power system installations, with the European Union leading the race in clean energy generation.
