US Wind Power Grew 39% in 2009
According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the U.S. wind industry defied earlier expectations and experienced a bumper year in 2009.
Suntech Announces U.S. Solar Panel Plant Location
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced the company’s first U.S. manufacturing plant will be located in the City of Goodyear, Arizona. The move makes Suntech the first clean-tech company to bring manufacturing employment to the United States.
UK Gears Up For Feed In Tariff
Final details of the long awaited Clean Energy Cashback scheme, the UK’s feed in tariff, will be announced in a few days; amid calls for it to offer higher payments to renewable energy system owners.
Greens Tout Renewable Energy Certificate Value Fix
The Greens will today announce the drafting of a private member’s bill that would see solar hot water systems and home solar power installations added to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target rather than counting towards it in an effort to boost flagging REC values.
Intel Going Solar
Intel’s amazing success has been based on silicon and now the world’s leading computer chip maker will be using silicon in a different way – to generate solar power.
New 1 Megawatt Solar Farm For Walmart
US retail giant Walmart announced completion of the company’s largest solar power project at its distribution center in Apple Valley, California last week.
Trev – Another Aussie Electric Car
Meet Trev, the two-seater renewable energy vehicle; designed and built by staff and students at the University of South Australia.
How Many Solar Panels To Power Australia?
Supporters of solar power often wonder how many solar panels it would take to power Australia and if grouped together, how much land would they occupy?
The Solar Royals
Some members of the Royal Family have been dabbling in solar power for over 30 years.
France, Germany To Reduce Solar Feed In Tariffs
Two major markets for solar power are about to face interesting times. France and Germany will be cutting the rates paid to solar power system owners for generating electricity under their respective feed in tariff programs.
