Czech Republic Solar Power Overload
The Czech Republic has seen so much growth in new solar panel installations, the state electricity control authority has called for a ban on new PV grid connections.
Suntech Helps Power Lebanon Schools
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is helping to improve the educational experience for children in 19 remote Lebanese schools by supplying solar panels to provide stable, clean and reliable power.
Mitsubishi Sets Two Solar Cell Efficiency Records
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced it has set two new world records for solar cell conversion efficiency.
100% Renewable Energy For Australia By 2020?
Australia currently has a target of 20 per cent of its electricity supply to come from renewable energy sources by 2020. Beyond Zero Emissions yesterday released details of a costed, detailed blueprint that could see the nation move to 100 per cent renewable energy in ten years using proven, commercialised technology.
SunPower Announces SunRay Acquisition
SunPower Corp. announced on Friday it will acquire SunRay Renewable Energy, a leading European solar farm developer.
IBM’s Thin Film Solar Cell Contender
IBM says it has constructed a thin film solar cell made entirely of common elements and states it has set a new world record for efficiency for thin film solar cells using the same materials.
Honda’s Solar Powered Hydrogen Fuel Station
Late in January, Honda commenced operations of another solar hydrogen fuel station prototype. Honda’s forays into solar hydrogen solutions has among its goals the development of a feasible home refueling station.
Car Bodies As Batteries?
Researchers from Imperial College London are developing a prototype carbon fibre material that can act as a battery and is strong and lightweight enough to be used for car components.
World’s Smallest Solar Powered Sensor
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a tiny solar powered sensor – 1,000 times smaller than comparable commercial counterparts.
Recommendation Threatens ACT Solar Feed In Tariff
The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission has made a draft recommendation that the premium rate for the ACT’s solar feed in tariff program be dropped to 37 cents per kilowatt hour for new systems being connected after June this year.
