Australian Greens Announce Solar Roundtable Conference
Australia has lost its best and brightest solar prospects to flourishing markets in Germany, the USA and China over many years as a result of systemic government failure to support large-scale solar power infrastructure, according to Greens Deputy Leader, Christine Milne.
Industry Led National Solar Summit Announced
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have announced an industry led national solar summit to develop a national strategy to ensure the ongoing viability of the sector.
Office Of Fair Trading Warns Of Solar Power Scams
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about dealing with a solar company that has failed to deliver on orders.
Student Invents $20 Solar Tracking System
A 19 year old Princeton University student has won the Scotiabank EcoLiving Student Leadership Award for her invention – a $20 tracking rotation system that maximizes the output of solar panels so 40 percent fewer panels are required compared to stationary systems.
Europe’s First Green Train Powered By Solar Tunnel
Passengers travelling via high-speed rail between Paris and Amsterdam will ride Europe’s first “green” train, after electricity from a 16,000 solar panel installation on the roof of a tunnel in Antwerp begins to flow into the rail system grid.
Germany’s 100,000 Strong Solar PV Workforce
Germany’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry now employs more workers than the steel production sector in the USA says Germany Trade and Invest.
Tasmanians Face Major Electricity Price Increase From July
Already faced with an 8.5% increase from July, Tasmania’s electricity customers may face up to a 10.97% jump after Aurora Energy submitted a proposal to Tasmania’s independent Economic Regulator to further bump up rates.
Australia Drops In Renewable Energy Attractiveness Rankings (Again)
The latest Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices have seen Australia drop in ranking for the second time this year.
GE Energy Increases Stake In Solar Power Revolution
GE Energy has announced it will buy into a minority share agreement with California-based eSolar, manufacturer of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, a move the company hopes will give it a leading edge in the global solar revolution.
Toyota UK Installing 17,000 Solar Panels
Last week it was Renault, this week it’s Toyota in the UK announcing plans to harvest energy from the sun with a major solar panel array to help power its manufacturing facilities.
