Energy Matters Video News – Episode 44 – August 31, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers changes to Victoria’s solar feed in tariff expected soon, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet seeking to axe more solar incentives, Western Australia’s struggle to reach its renewable energy target and wind power is threatening to propel the Earth out of its orbit.
Solar Power Could Be The World’s Major Electricity Generator By 2060
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), various solar power technologies may account for the majority of the world’s electricity production within 50 years.
Transmission Line For Major U.S. Solar Farm Approved
A transmission line that will connect a 250-megawatt solar farm to the mains electricity grid in California was approved last week.
$852 Million Loan Guarantee Approved For Genesis Solar Project
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced final approval of a $852 million loan guarantee for a major concentrated solar power (CSP) project, part of the DOE’s plan to double the installed capacity of utility-scale solar energy in the USA.
Latin America’s First Solar Soccer Stadium
Gehrlicher Ecoluz Solar do Brasil S.A has been awarded a contract for the planning and construction of the photovoltaic system, the first on a soccer stadium in Latin America.
Wind Power Threatens Earth’s Orbit, Solar Panels Sucking The Sun Dry
Video/Satire: A disturbing report suggests the collective “propeller” force exerted by wind turbines installed all over the world may alter earth’s orbit – and even solar power poses a threat to our planet as millions of vampire solar panels suck all the energy from the sun.
UN Secretary General Calls For Renewable Energy Revolution
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called has for a global renewable energy revolution at round table talks in Denver, Colorado, stating the world has ignored the science of climate change for too long; mining its way to growth and burning its way to prosperity.
Western Australia Unlikely To Reach Renewable Energy Target
Less than a month after ending its solar feed in tariff for new applications, the Western Australian government has reportedly admitted the state may not hit its renewable energy target of 20% by 2020.
Combet Foreshadows End To Solar Power Incentives
News outlets are reporting Climate Change Minister Greg Combet will be seeking to axe some solar power incentive programs.
America’s West Needs To Go Wild Over Renewables
A new report on energy investment in the American West over the next 40 years shows that states need to do more than just meet mandatory renewable energy targets if they hope to transition to profitable clean economies – they must exceed current mandates and make significant changes today to affect the future.