Solar Energy Poised To Trump Fossil Fuels On Cost
Solar energy is poised to challenge fossil fuels as the most economical form of power generation on the planet, with the installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems expected to rise dramatically.
Solar Flagships Round 1 – Winners and Losers
Australia’s Federal Government recently announced funding amounting to over three quarters of a billion dollars to go towards building two of the biggest solar farms in the world.
Solar To Achieve Grid Parity In 100 Countries By 2020
Solar panel manufacturer Applied Materials is marking the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice by forecasting that by the year 2020, over 100 countries will have access to solar-power sourced electricity at prices comparable to traditional sources.
NSW Solar Summit 2 Announced
New South Wales Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher has announced the NSW Solar Summit 2, which will be held on 1 July, 2011 at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources.
SunPower Solar Panel Awarded Guinness World Record
SunPower Corporation has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the most efficient solar panel on the commercial market – its new E20 series of rooftop modules.
Rooftop Solar Power A Better Investment Than Shares
An independent think tank believes Australian retirees investing in solar power will find it a more profitable investment than BHP Billiton shares and safer than bank shares.
Italy Says No To Nuclear Power – Again
A recent referendum in Italy has resulted in a resounding vote against nuclear energy, with over 94 percent of Italians opposed to the construction of nuclear power stations in the country.
U.S. Solar PV Installations Up 66% In Q1
In the first quarter of 2011, photovoltaic (PV) solar installations in the USA jumped by 66 percent over the same period last year and latest figures show America is poised to become the global market leader in large-scale concentrated solar energy.
Australians Believe Government Failing In Renewables Support
According to a report prepared for the Multi-Party Committee on Climate Change (MPCCC) by the 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, Australians overwhelmingly believe the government should be implementing strong policy to support new jobs and investment in renewable energy, but think the Federal Government is failing to support clean energy technologies like solar and wind.
Solar Power’s Carbon Abatement Cost Exaggerated
The Australian Productivity Commission’s recent report questioning the value and benefit of residential solar power is misinformed says Jeremy Rich, CEO of national solar solutions provider Energy Matters.
