Western Australia’s Strategic Energy Initiative 2030
Western Australia’s Energy Minister, Peter Collier, has released a discussion paper entitled “Strategic Energy Initiative 2030” to provide direction for addressing the energy challenges facing Western Australia over the next two decades.
USA and China Team Up On Renewable Energy
In a joint initiative to accelerate clean energy development in both countries, US President Obama and Chinese President Hu yesterday announced a package of measures.
Suntech’s Solar Panels Power On
Suntech announced yesterday its first U.S. manufacturing plant for solar panel production would be located in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area and that it expects to develop approximately 20% of the 91MW of solar projects that were approved under China’s Solar Rooftop Program.
Solar Power Installer Crackdown
The number of complaints against solar power installers has increased over the last few months according to the Clean Energy Council, leading to a crackdown on monitoring by the organisation.
Solar Farm Expansion Draws Schwarzenegger Praise
US companies Aerojet and Solar Power, Inc. yesterday announced they had inked an agreement to add an additional 2.4 megawatts to the solar farm currently installed at Aerojet’s Sacramento, California site.
Utah’s Largest Wind Farm Operational
First Wind has celebrated the completion of the first phase of its Milford Wind Corridor project. Located in Utah, the first phase of the project will generate 203.5 MW of clean energy, making it not only the largest wind farm in the state, but also the largest renewable energy facility in Utah.
IEA Urges Increased Renewable Energy Investment
According to a new report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the longer the delay on real action on carbon emissions, the more the costs of transforming the energy sector will increase.
Westpac Offers Interest Free Green Loans
Westpac is the latest financial institution in Australia to partner in the Federal Government’s Green Loans program.
New Wind Power Record For Spain
Recent blustery conditions in Spain saw records tumble for wind power production in the country.
Coal – Does Australia Really Need It?
What would a coal-less Australia look like? Is it even possible economically in the short term?
