Wind Turbines And Modern Art Collide
Meet eddy, the vertical axis wind turbine that looks like it would be more at home in a modern art gallery than on a rooftop.
Even Renewable Energy Is Big In Texas
Traditionally the words ‘Texas’ and ‘energy’ used in a sentence would bring to mind oil wells; but the U.S. state is also a renewable energy powerhouse these days.
Solar Powered Mars Rover Sets Record
NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Project will pass a historic Martian longevity record today. The solar powered Opportunity rover will beat the duration record set by NASA’s Viking 1 Lander in November 1982 of six years and 116 days operating on the surface of Mars.
Solarfun Ups Solar Panel Production Goals
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced late last week that due to strong demand for its solar panels, the company plans to increase solar module production capacity to 900 MW by August 2010.
India’s Solar PV Industry : Snapshot
A recent report from ISA states PV production in India for during 2008-09 was estimated at 1753 MW of solar cells and 2403 MW of solar panels, with a large proportion of production being exported.
Clean Energy Projects Could Replace Hazelwood Power Station By 2013
In a report released by Environment Victoria yesterday, the group says Hazelwood Power Station could be replaced with clean and renewable energy projects as soon as the end of 2012; and by doing so would slash Victoria’s greenhouse pollution by 12 percent.
Australian Solar Feed In Tariffs Exempt From Pension Income Test
It’s official – Centrelink has announced solar feed in tariffs will not be included in pension income tests.
Energy Matters Supports NMIT’s Awards Night
Energy Matters representative Deborah Porter presented NMIT’s Outstanding Renewable Energy Student with a $500 gift certificate at the NMIT’s awards night last Wednesday.
Abbott’s Budget Reply – Renewable Energy
In a response to the recent Federal Budget announcements, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott had little to say yesterday about renewable energy.
Australian Budget – Renewable Energy Reactions
As with any Budget, last night’s announcements met with a mixture of optimism and criticism from various corners in relation to renewable energy.
