See The Tesla Roadster – Oz Goes Electric Tour
When people think of all-electric cars, they often visualise a low range vehicle with very limited capabilities on the highway. Tesla is seeking to change that with the Oz Goes Electric Tour and its Roadster vehicle – charged purely with electricity sourced from solar, wind, hydro and biomass.
NSW Greens Unveil Concentrated Solar Power Plans
The New South Wales Greens yesterday launched their official election campaign, with renewable energy taking centre stage of their platform to revitalise the state’s heartlands.
Solar Power Trumps Nuclear Energy: University Study
It’s a given that solar power is far safer than utilising nuclear energy for power generation – but it’s also cheaper according to a study from Queen’s University in Canada.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 26 – March 16, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers a new report showing renewable energy’s minor role in electricity prices, REC solar panels a top performer in independent testing, Suntech stocks power on and Japan’s nuclear emergency casting a cloud over Australia’s nuclear aspirations.
USA Solar Industry Value Grew 67% In 2010
Recent figures from the USA’s leading solar trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), show that in 2010, solar energy was an economic powerhouse in a somewhat depressed American marketplace.
REC Solar Panels A Top Performer In Independent Field Testing
Industry recognition of REC solar panels continues to grow, with a recent independent testing putting the modules ahead of 30 other leading brands.
Conditional Approval Granted For Moree Solar Farm
The NSW state government has granted conditional approval to another major solar farm at Moree in the north-west of the state.
UK Solar Soldier Program To Lighten The Load
A team of British scientists has started work on a solar power pack that would lighten the load individual soldiers must carry by 50 percent, allowing a higher degree of mobility.
Japan Nuclear Emergency Casts Cloud Over Australian Aspirations
Supporters of a nuclear power future for Australia have been given pause for thought over the last couple of days as the nuclear emergency in Japan continues to evolve.
Newcastle University To Build SolarEagle’s Electric Motors
Boeing’s SolarEagle project – a solar powered plane with a massive 120 metre wingspan – is moving along; with Newcastle University announcing its involvement in construction.
