Energy Matters Video News – October 4, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers solar cells taking a leaf from plants, a possible carbon tax for Australia, solar powered hemp bodied electric cars and new life for electric car batteries.
Germany To Remain A Solar Powerhouse
2011 is shaping up as a bumper year for world growth in the solar photovoltaic market, according to global market forecaster iSuppli Corp.
Australian Government’s Green Loans: Significant Failings
Greg Combet, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, has somewhat vindicated previous Environment Minister Peter Garret’s performance after receiving the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report into the controversial Green Loans program.
Solar Power To The People Of India
A recent study has found the less well off in India could be a huge market for solar energy solutions.
Solar Powered Aquatic Robot Wins WSJ Award
The wave and solar powered Wave Glider, an unmanned maritime vehicle, was recently announced the winner of the Wall Street Journal’s 2010 Technology Innovation Award for Robotics.
Energy Matters Video News – September 30, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers changes to the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme, the opening of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, City of Sydney’s major solar project, California’s new renewable energy target and more.
Solar Energy Production Forecasting System Developed
Sandia National Laboratories researchers have created a system to monitor how clouds affect large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) farms.
Scotland Aims For 80% Renewable Energy By 2020
It wasn’t that long ago the prospect of powering a nation with clean, renewable energy seemed to be a pipe dream; but as some countries are demonstrating, it’s entirely possible to have one one hundred percent clean electricity – and it may happen sooner than we think.
Australian Government Funds Geothermal Energy Project
The Western Australia Sustainable Energy Association (WA SEA) has welcomed an announcement by geothermal proponent Green Rock Energy Limited of the receipt of $7 million in federal funding towards its proposed geothermal test well at WA University’s Crawley Campus.
Johnson & Johnson Medical’s New 4MW Solar Farm
After having commissioned one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in Australia, Johnson & Johnson Medical has unveiled the largest solar panel array in U.S. state of New Jersey.
