Renewable Energy – Australia Could Lead The World : WWF
A major study released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) says Australia has the potential to meet all its energy needs from renewable energy sources, and it could do it on the cheap.
Emerald Solar Panel Developed For The Poor
A team of students from the University of Michigan are utilising solar energy to bring light to the dark nights they experienced during childhood, growing up and studying in impoverished Africa and Bangladesh.
PV Could Supply 12% Of Europe’s Power By 2020
A report from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) states solar panel generated electricity could make up 12% of Europe’s power demand by the end of this decade and up to 9% of the world’s needs by 2030.
Renewable Energy Portal Connects U.S. Government And Investors
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has set up an ‘Energy Innovation Portal’ that will link companies and investors with new and renewable energy technologies that have been developed under federal government auspices.
5.3 MW Solar Farm For Princeton University
Princeton University in the USA has announced a project to build a 5.3 megawatt solar farm – one of the largest facilities at a U.S. college or university.
Kyocera Panels Power 1,200 Japanese Solar Schools
Japanese solar panel maker Kyocera has announced it has installed over 1,200 solar power systems on Japan’s schools.
Intel Inside – Solar Power Outside
Intel Corporation has completed nine solar electric installations at Intel campuses in four states; altogether generating 3.8 million kilowatt hours of solar energy annually.
Power-One Opens Solar Inverter Plant In Arizona
Earlier today, wind and solar inverter manufacturer Power-One, makers of Aurora inverters, officially opened its first manufacturing facility in the USA.
European Commission Calls For Double Funding For Renewable Energy
The European Union (EU) can exceed its 2020 renewable energy target of 20 percent, but only if member states double funding for their renewable energy action plans and ensure strict policy measures are maintained, the European Commission says.
Suntech Snags Siemens Solar Panel Deal
Siemens Energy has signed a deal with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. to supply solar panels for several projects in Europe.
