Japan Considering Solar Power For All New Buildings
The Fukushima nuclear crisis has given Japan pause for thought on its nuclear future and reports indicate the Japanese government is considering making it mandatory for all new buildings and homes to have solar power systems installed.
Wind Power Gets More Google Love
Google’s recent renewable energy investments rival some governments’. In it’s ongoing love affair with wind power, Google has announced a USD $55 million stake in a 102 megawatt wind power project in California.
Harnessing Variable Renewables
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the challenge for policy-makers in coming decades will be how best to manage the widespread uptake of a multitude of renewable energy sources as the world discards its dependence on fossil-fuels.
New Coal Fired Power Station For Victoria
In a time when the world needs to reduce carbon emissions and renewable energy should be at the forefront of that challenge, the Victorian Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has given the nod for a new coal fired power station to be constructed in Morwell, Victoria.
Choice Warns On Shonky Solar Power Installers
Australian consumer group Choice has issued a warning to people rushing into buying a solar power system to be wary of fly-by-night operators.
NEWSFLASH: Hardship Provisions For NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Energy Minister Chris Hartcher have announced provisions would be put in place for solar households in NSW with “genuine hardship cases” resulting from the NSW Government’s changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme.
Mortenson Announces 1.5GW Of Wind Farm Projects
The ever-growing cost of gas is fuelling a boom in renewable energy sources throughout North America, and the trend is proving an economic windfall for a Minneapolis construction company.
NSW Announces Solar Power System Safety Audits
The NSW Government has announced it will conduct safety audits of solar power systems installed under the state’s State’s Solar Bonus Scheme.
Australian Renewable Energy Revolution Critical By 2020
The author of a new report from the Climate Commission says the world is running out of time to prevent serious climate events caused by global warming and warns Australia should embrace a renewable energy revolution by 2020 to offset irreversible damage from climate change.
Liberal MP Breaks Rank On NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
NSW Premier O’Farrell is under heavy fire for his government’s handling of the state’s Solar Bonus Scheme from not only the solar industry, solar supporters and other political parties, but from elements within his own party.
