Graphene’s Potential For Solar Cells
University of Southern California researchers have created flexible transparent carbon atom films they say have great potential for a new breed of solar cells.
India Aims For 1GW Solar Power By 2013
Under new guidelines released by India’s government, 1,000 megawatts of new solar power capacity will be online in the nation by 2013.
10MW Wind Generator Unveiled
British company Wind Power Limited has unveiled its new offshore wind generator, the 10MW Aerogenerator X, with twice the power and half the weight of Wind Power’s original Aerogenerator design.
Australian Greens Renew Call For National Gross Feed In Tariff
A plan developed by the Australian Greens to provide Australia with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 includes a renewed push for a gross, national feed in tariff for renewable energy.
Solarfun Announces Solar Panel Production Expansion
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels, this week announced plans to increase solar panel production capacity by 1.2GW.
Solar Power Assisted ‘Robot’ Electric Vans
Autonomous electric vans are about to embark on a 3 month, 13,000km journey from Italy to China, with a little help from solar power.
U.S. Ten Million Solar Roofs Legislation Moves Forward
The U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill by Senator Bernie Sanders to promote the installation of 10 million solar power systems on American residential and business rooftops over a decade.
Google Tapping Into Wind Power
In an effort to further green its electricity sources, Google has announced a purchase agreement with a 114 megawatt wind farm in Iowa.
Carbon Uncertainty Affecting Electricity Generation Expenditure
Financial market conditions and continuing carbon policy uncertainty have contributed to a decrease in the estimated capital expenditure for existing and new electricity generation over the next five years says the Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa).
Energy Matters Helps Ride The Talk
At the self-described ‘ripe old age’ of 54, John Knox has decided to take action about the lack of action on climate change by embarking on an odyssey around Australia by bicycle to provide talks on energy efficiency and what each person can do to reduce their carbon footprint.
