California Experiences Record Rooftop Solar Power Growth
Generous incentives and government rebates are seeing the rooftop solar market in California rocketing and prices of solar panels plummeting.
Scrapping Renewable Energy Support Won’t Curb Electricity Price Rises
A new study out of Canada shows the vilification of small-scale renewable energy isn’t just an Australian phenomenon. It also backs up what has been proven here at home in numerous reports: scrapping renewable schemes does nothing to curb rising energy prices.
Solar Power Rises Out Of Fukushima’s Ashes
The Japanese government has directed high-volume electricity users serviced by embattled Tokyo Electric Power Co. to reduce electricity demand by 15% in the face of the ongoing nuclear crisis at Fukushima, giving rise to on-site renewable energy production.
Solar Fuels Key To Solving Energy Crisis
Scientists from four UK universities have collaborated to develop a revolutionary process that uses solar energy to produce clean fuels, which they say could help solve looming global energy shortages.
Cling Film Solar Panels
UK scientists say they have developed a new technique for making polymer solar panels that could usher in a cheap renewable energy future.
32,000 Sanyo HIT Panels Power Solar Farm
What is believed to be the world’s largest Sanyo HIT solar panel based PV farm has commenced operations in the Apulia region in Italy.
More ACT Solar Feed In Tariff Changes
The ACT’s solar feed in tariff program for households has been given new life – but it appears it may be at the expense of medium scale solar power in the Territory.
Australia’s Carbon Price Will See ‘Big Solar On Steroids’
Australia’s Government has announced details of its carbon pricing scheme and a big winner in the renewable energy sector will be large scale solar power.
DOE Provides $4.5 Billion In Solar Farm Loans
In a struggling economy staring down the barrel of a double-dip recession, the USA continues to bank on the construction of large-scale solar energy facilities to fuel job growth and forge a path to energy independence.
Energy Matters A Finalist In The 2011 Telstra Business Awards
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters has been announced a finalist in the People’s Choice category of the 2011 Telstra Business Awards