New Safety Rules For Solar Panel Installations In Australia
Companies seeking to install solar panels under the Government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) will have to comply with more stringent safety and compliance requirements from today.
Solar Power Brings FIFA 2010 World Cup To Villages
FIFA World Cup fever is gripping the world once again and even more people are able to watch the soccer matches thanks to solar power and German company, SolarWorld.
Solar Powered Mole Repeller
While moles aren’t a problem in Australia, these cute creatures appear to be a real pest in the UK. Control methods can sometimes be quite brutal, but solar power has come to the rescue with a more humane mole control device.
Reports : Renewable Energy Target Legislation Stalled
Several sources are reporting the Federal Government has withdrawn legislation related to a revamp of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) and that it may not be presented again until after the next Federal election.
Budget: Will Tasmania Get A Proper Solar Feed In Tariff?
Tasmania’s government is due to hand down its budget Thursday and sources say there will be announcements related to renewable energy. Solar power supporters in the state are hoping that among them will be an announcement of a proper solar feed in tariff for Tasmania.
Obama Speech : BP Oil Spill And Clean Energy
In the first Oval Office address of his presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama outlined his commitment to fighting the full impacts of the BP oil spill and reaffirmed his goals for a clean energy future for his nation.
Solar Power Assisted Electricity Line Inspection Robot
A robot assisted by solar power is being developed that will make the task of high voltage overhead power line inspection safer and cheaper.
Dye Sensitised Solar Cell Inventor Wins Millennium Prize
The prestigious 2010 Millennium Prize was recently awarded to Michael Grätzel for his invention and development of dye-sensitized solar cells, known as “Grätzel cells”.
Suntech Solar Panels Farmer Friendly
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced yesterday all its solar panels were recently certified by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) to maintain high performance when exposed to ammonia.
100 Megawatt Solar Farm For Abu Dhabi
Abengoa Solar and Total have been selected by Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar to enter into a joint venture to develop largest solar farm in the Middle East.
