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.
Australian Solar Power Company Sponsors 20,000 Trees
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters has announced a major milestone in their tree planting initiative, stating the planting of 20,000 trees have been sponsored by the company in the last 18 months.
Suntech Solar Panels To Power Shanghai World Expo
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced the commissioning of two Suntech solar panel powered grid connected solar energy systems on the China Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Solar Power To Help Light Earthquake Ravaged Haiti
US company Sol Inc. is rendering assistance to the Haiti earthquake disaster effort by donating solar powered lighting systems so that relief efforts can be provided during dark hours and to provide greater safety and security to those affected.
Software Giant Adobe Turns To Wind Power
Software giant Adobe recently installed 20 wind turbines at its San Jose headquarters- but not the usual windmill type often seen standing in fields.
The World’s Largest Solar Powered Carport?
U.S. company Alpha Energy recently completed a massive 1MW elevated grid connect solar power system for a car auction facility in Bordentown, NJ. In effect, it’s a huge carport.
