Car Bodies As Batteries?
Researchers from Imperial College London are developing a prototype carbon fibre material that can act as a battery and is strong and lightweight enough to be used for car components.
World’s Smallest Solar Powered Sensor
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a tiny solar powered sensor – 1,000 times smaller than comparable commercial counterparts.
Recommendation Threatens ACT Solar Feed In Tariff
The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission has made a draft recommendation that the premium rate for the ACT’s solar feed in tariff program be dropped to 37 cents per kilowatt hour for new systems being connected after June this year.
Nuclear Power Giant Areva Buys Solar Start-up Ausra
French nuclear power firm Areva announced earlier today the acquisition of Austra, a provider of concentrated solar power electricity generation infrastructure.
Australia A Smart Grid World Leader
Australia is now considered to be one of the world leaders in a technology to play a critical role in addressing how the world utilises energy in the future – smart grid development.
Indoor Solar Panels For The Office?
The idea of indoor solar panels may sound a little like the concept of deck chairs on submarines, but U.S. based Solaroad Technologies may be onto something with their “CubeTube” cylindrical solar panels.
Monash University Goes Solar
Monash University has announced the completion of a 70kW solar farm at its Clayton campus in Victoria, capable of generating 100,00 kilowatt-hours annually.
Wind Energy Powered Ahead Globally In 2009
The Global Wind Energy Council has announced the world’s wind power capacity grew to 157.9 GW in 2009. During last year, 37.5 GW of wind turbine capacity was added, representing growth of 31% over 2008.
Abbot’s Emissions Reduction Fund – The Verdict
A couple of days on from Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott’s announcement of the coalition’s official climate change policies and the Emissions Reduction Fund, the dust has settled somewhat and verdicts from various corners are in.
Saudi Arabia Turns To Solar To Power Desalination
When Saudi Arabia, a major oil producing country, turns to the sun to solve energy problems; the world should definitely sit up and take notice.
