Intel CPU Chip Powered By Tiny Solar Cell
There has been a great deal of coverage on a recent development by Intel relating to computers and solar energy, with some reports giving the impression a PC could soon be powered with a tiny solar cell. Here’s what the Intel story is really about.
Energy Related Carbon Emissions Projected To Rise 43% By 2035
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) International Energy Outlook 2011 predicts renewables will see a solid increase in contributing to the world’s energy needs in 2035, but the outlook isn’t bright when it comes to carbon emissions from the global energy sector.
Solar Panels To Help Power Emmy Awards
200 solar panels will form an awning over the red carpet at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards.
U.S. Offshore Wind Power A Winner
The USA plans to cement its position as one of the world leaders in the field of wind power generation with a $43 million fund aimed at speeding development of offshore wind energy systems.
Wind Power For Cheaper Than The Price Of Coal
A generator is being developed for large-scale wind turbines that its makers say will enable the production of clean electricity at or below USD $0.04 cents per kilowatt-hour – cheaper than fossil fuel-based generation.
NREL Funds Solar Energy Start-Ups
Utilising cash from the Department of Energy’s Sunshot Program, the USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has awarded four innovative solar companies vital funding to develop new technologies that will help lower the cost of solar energy.
NECA Calls For Australian Government Intervention On Solar
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is the latest body to call on Australian state and federal governments to ensure stability for the nation’s small scale solar industry.
NASA Exploring Solar Electric Propulsion For Spacecraft
NASA has announced the names of five companies selected to develop systems for demonstrating solar electric propelled space flight.
SunPower Foundation Donating Solar Panels To Greenpeace Africa
Greenpeace will use solar power to demonstrate the benefits of social entrepreneurship to a group of young South Africans in the build-up to UN climate talks in Durban later this year.
AGL Boss Now Clean Energy Council Chairman
The Board of Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unanimously elected AGL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Michael Fraser as the new Chairman of the organisation – but not everyone is happy.