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.
COAG Seeks Input On Solar Credits Phantom RECs

The COAG Renewable Energy Sub Group has released a discussion paper seeking stakeholder input on the treatment of Solar Credits related Renewable Energy Certificates under the RET.
Mobile Solar Powered Water Purification

With ocean levels rising and potable water becoming increasingly scarce; water purification systems utilising solar power are gaining increasing attention.
Using Solar Power To Save Farmland Waterways

An Iowa farmer has used a solar powered water pumping system to help rehabilitate a creek running through his farm and to improve pasture management.
Energy Matters Secures Major Government Solar Panel Tender

Melbourne based national solar power solutions provider Energy Matters has announced their successful bid to supply solar panels to the New South Wales Government.
Kyocera Supplies 190,000 Solar Panels To Spanish Solar Farms

Kyocera’s President: Tetsuo Kuba yesterday announced the company recently supplied approximately 190,000 Kyocera solar panels to two new solar farms in Spain constructed by renewable energy firm Avanzalia.
Feed In Tariffs Support 80% Of Solar Power Demand

A new white paper supports the development of feed-in tariffs globally as the most effective way to ensure sustained growth for the PV industry.
Australia To Commence Electric Hot Water System Phase Out In 2010

From January 1, 2010; the Australian Government will begin a phase out of electric hot water systems in order to boost the uptake of more efficient forms of water heating such as gas, solar hot water and heat pumps.
Australian Solar Institute Issues $11 Million In Grants

The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) announced last week it would make $11 million available to help fund five research and development projects