Google Energy – More Green Juice For The Giant Of Search
The world’s most popular search engine formed a subsidiary company in December last year called Google Energy and has filed to buy and sell electricity on the wholesale market.
UK Set For Massive Wind Power Expansion
The Crown Estate last week announced the successful bidders in each of the nine Round 3 offshore wind zones within UK waters who will contribute to a 32GW boost in wind power capacity for the nation.
Hot airline meals – courtesy of solar hot water
Solar hot water technology will be used by Beijing Airport to heat the in-flight meals of up to 30,000 passengers.
Europe To Build $46bn Renewable Energy Super Grid
Nine European countries have announced plans to create a huge inter-country power grid in order to utilise electricity from renewable energy production more efficiently.
Laser Equipped Smart Wind Turbines
The National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy at the Technical University of Denmark has successfully completed testing on a “smart” wind turbine equipped with laser technology.
Strict Battery Recycling Laws Begin in EU
Manufacturers of all kinds of batteries sold in the European Union are now required to pay for the collection, treatment and recycling of batteries, including rechargeables and deep cycle batteries used in renewable energy applications.
Solar Powered Eyes For The Blind
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a retinal implant that will make artificial vision more natural – thanks in part to the use of solar cells.
Spain Sets New Wind Power Production Record
Spain’s wind farms have set a new wind power production record, generating 54.1% of the nation’s total electricity demand.
Tiny Solar Cells Developed By Sandia National Laboratories
Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories in the USA have developed tiny glitter-sized solar cells they say could revolutionise the way solar energy is harvested.
Canberra Powers Towards A Solar Future
The week leading up to Christmas was a big one in the nation’s capital for renewable energy, with several important announcements from the ACT government.
