UK Eyes European Electricity Supergrid
A report into the future deployment of renewable energy in the UK from the government’s Energy and Climate Change Committee has recommended swift action on establishing a European “super” power grid.
Walmart Saving Big On Electricity With Solar Panels
U.S. retail giant Walmart has announced it will install solar panels on 60 more of its stores in California and its solar initiative has already saved the company a million dollars in electricity costs.
UK’s Largest PV Based Solar Farm Completed
Spanish construction company Isolux Corsan says it has successfully completed building the UK’s biggest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant – accomplished in a timeline of just 10 weeks.
US Solar PV Installations Increased 69% In Q2 2011
The U.S. installed 314 MW of PV in the second quarter of 2011, 69% more than Q2 2010.
Keep Western Australia’s Electricity Market Diverse: SEA
The Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) has continued its call against re-mergers in Western Australia’s energy industry, a possibility flagged by the Barnett government.
A Breezy Future For Australia’s Wind Power Resources
The long-term viability of wind energy generation in Australia has become more certain, with new data from the CSIRO showing an increase in atmospheric wind speeds over the past 20 years – a finding that bucks other studies on international weather patterns.
100,000 Americans Working In U.S. Solar Power Industry
Preliminary data from The Solar Foundation’s latest National Solar Job Census shows 100,237 Americans are now working in the U.S. solar industry.
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.