Solarfun unveils SolarIris BIPV panel
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels for the commercial and home solar power market, yesterday unveiled its new line of “SolarIris” building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the International Solar Europe Conference in Germany.
Good Vibrations From Wind Power
The Vibro-Wind Research Group at Cornell University in the USA is developing what it says will be an efficient, economical method of converting vibrations from wind energy to electricity.
BP Disaster: Will Big Oil Revisit Solar Power?
As the BP oil leak disaster enters into its seventh week and the company sees its stocks plummet, perhaps some Big Oil executives may reconsider their attitude towards renewable energy.
Sub-Standard Solar Power Installations In Australia
National solar power solutions provider Energy Matters has weighed in on a news item published earlier today about sub-standard solar power installations occurring in Australia.
Extreme Solar Power Farms – The Moon?
We’ve covered space based solar power generation in the past, but here’s a concept that takes it a step further (away) – using the moon as a massive solar farm.
Revised Renewable Energy Target Not Enough : Report
A report commissioned by the Climate Institute states that Australia’s revised Renewable Energy Target will go some way to address the nations carbon emissions – but it’s not enough on its own.
Western Australia Announces Solar Feed In Tariff Details
Details of the long awaited solar feed in tariff for Western Australia were announced yesterday.
SHCP Rebates – Solar Installation Deadline Looms, Extensions Unlikely
The installation deadline for recipients of Australia’s Solar Homes and Communities Program (SHCP) looms large, with less than 5 weeks to go. With some solar providers backlogged with installations, coupled with a shortage of critical components, thousands of SHCP recipients are in danger of losing the $8,000 rebate – with little likelihood of extensions being provided by the Government.
Australia’s Revised Renewable Energy Target Before Parliament
Australia’s revised Renewable Energy Target, now before Parliament, is likely to gain bi-partisan support. The Opposition has stated it wants to see the legislation passed – but not before completion of a Senate inquiry and completion of negotiations with government and industry have been successfully completed.
Solar Energy Market To Grow 43% in 2010
A Pike Research white paper entitled ‘The New Solar Market’, forecasts that global solar demand will increase to 10.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2010, a year-over-year increase of almost 43%.
