Google Funds Transphorm Energy Efficiency Breakthrough
It’s being widely reported this morning that search giant Google has become a financial backer of a device that promises far better efficiency in a range of electrical devices, including solar panels.
Australia’s Carbon Price Commencement Date Set
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the Government’s proposal for a carbon price to commence on 1 July 2012 – pending negotiations with other parties and the ability to pass legislation this year.
Turning Toxic Landfills Into Solar Farms
Communities across the USA are increasingly looking towards old landfills, which in total occupy hundreds of thousands of acres, to generate energy from commercial solar farms.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 24 – February 23, 2011
In our first episode for 2011, Virginia covers Energy Matters’ flood appeal donation, solar power systems and house fires, the Solar Flagships program saved from the chopping block and the expansion of the A.C.T’s solar feed in tariff program.
Samsung Inks Solar Polysilicon Agreement With MEMC
Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. have announced a deal to produce high purity polysilicon for use in products such as solar panels.
Super Stretchable Solar Skin Developed
A flexible solar cell that converts sunlight into electricity even when stretched is the latest breakthrough in the work of Stanford University’s Zhenan Bao.
Wind Powered Car Travels Across Australia
Wind Explorer, a lightweight vehicle powered by wind generated electricity and a large kite, has successfully crossed Australia.
Oregon Solar Panel Maker Scores $197 Million Loan Guarantee
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loans Program Office is fast becoming the world’s leading green bank, guaranteeing $26 billion in loans for 23 separate clean and renewable energy projects across the continental USA.
USA’s Largest Solar Dish Commissioned
A US solar energy company has announced the commissioning of North America’s biggest commercial solar dish, one of the largest concentrated photovoltaic solar (CSP) thermal dish collectors in the world.
Energy Matters’ Flood Appeal Raises Over $5,000
National solar power solutions provider Energy Matters last week donated over $5,000 to the Queensland Premier’s disaster relief appeal; a result of the company’s recent fundraising efforts.
