Energy Matters Video News – Episode 17 – November 22, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers solar power grid parity on the horizon, a solar scientist shoots for payback, REC group celebrates 1 million solar panels produced at its Singapore plant, a US/Australia solar collaboration and Sanyo’s solar powered golf buggy trial.
Land use: Solar Power Vs. Coal Fired Electricity Generation
The anti-solar lobby sometimes argues that solar farms take up far more space than coal-fired power generation facilities – but do they really?
Greens Pledge To Divert Millions From Coal Into Renewable Energy
The Victorian Greens say they will redirect $150 million away from a proposed coal-fired power station in the Latrobe Valley and put the money into renewable energy projects instead.
Suntech Reports 107% Increase In Solar Panel Shipments
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world’s solar panel production giants, has announced financial results and other achievements for the third quarter of this year.
Updated: Solar Voices Heard At Sydney Town Hall
Solar supply representatives, installers, and industry body members gathered at the Sydney Town Hall last Friday to express their views on the NSW government’s decision to drastically reduce the state’s solar power feed in tariff from 60c to 20c.
Clean Energy Council Backs Brumby
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) of Australia has thrown its support behind the Brumby Labor Government ahead of this month’s state election, after an independent report found Victoria would benefit by up to $9 billion in renewable energy investment under current State Government policies.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 16 – November 17, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers the slashing of New South Wales’ solar feed in tariff, more clean energy investment needed for developing nations and a renewed call for a national solar feed in tariff for Australia.
US SEIA Calls For Solar Power Grant Extension
The looming expiry of an important incentive program in the US has the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) concerned about the future of commercial scale solar power in the nation.
I-Slate – A Solar Powered Low Cost Tablet Computer
A cheap solar powered tablet computer is being developed to help children in developing countries have access to computer technology.
First Major Solar Farm For South America Announced
Solar energy development company, Solarpack, and Codelco have teamed up to build the first utility scale solar panel based solar farm in South America.
