Solar Sail Satellite’s Slow Journey Home
NASA’s NanoSail-D solar-sail equipped satellite will soon begin its descent from an altitude of 640 kilometres above the Earth.
Solar Cell Efficiency Boosted With A Virus
Through harnessing viruses as workers, MIT researchers have developed a method of improving the conversion efficiency of solar cells.
New York To Turn Trash Into Solar Gold
The city of New York, famous for triumphing over adversity, is putting that can-do attitude to work in the latest update to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s “Greater, Greener” sustainability plan, which will see many of the city’s rubbish dumps and landfills converted into solar farms.
US DOE Announces More Funding For Renewable Energy Innovations
Last week, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced funding of USD$130 million for new program areas focusing on clean fuels, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Home Solar Power Systems Boost House Value
A study of the real estate market in California has found homes with rooftop solar arrays achieved better sale prices than non-solar houses.
Renewable Energy Assessment For Western Australia
The Australian Government has announced work is about to commence on a detailed assessment of the renewable energy potential of the Mid-West and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.
Major AU/China Solar And Wind Power JV Announced
In an important milestone for Australia’s renewable energy sector, Sydney-based renewable energy CBD Energy today formally released details of a $6 billion deal to develop solar and wind energy projects throughout Australia over the next eight years.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 30 – April 20, 2011
In this episode, Virginia covers NSW electricity price hikes, a huge injection of funding for a solar power system at Kogan Creek, Schott Solar’s school initiative and Energy Matters’ coal and carbon emissions counter.
Google And Facebook’s Latest Renewable Energy Forays
Google has announced yet another major wind power investment and Facebook is dipping its toes into solar power.
Boeing Powers 787 Dreamliner Factory With Solar
Boeing have announced their 787 Dreamliner will be the greenest jet in the skies once completed models begin rolling out of the company’s new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, which will draw 100 percent of its power from renewable energy sources.