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Several sources are reporting the Federal Government has withdrawn legislation related to a revamp of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) and that it may not be presented again until after the next Federal election.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.
Wind Farm Lobbyists Could Harm Australia’s Solar Power Industry

Sources say large wind farm developers descended on Canberra last week to lobby members of the Senate to further amend upcoming changes to the Renewable Energy Target – amendments that may negatively impact on Australia’s home solar power industry.
95% Renewable Energy By 2050 Possible : Greenpeace

Greenpeace’s ‘Energy [R]evolution: A Sustainable World Energy Outlook’ provides an updated, detailed blueprint for slashing carbon emissions while stimulating economic growth by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Suntech To Ramp Up Solar Panel Production In Shanghai

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. yesterday announced the company would ramp up solar panel production capacity at its Shanghai facility by 1,000 megawatts over the next three years to help meet unprecedented demand for its solar modules.