Solar Power Grid Parity On The Horizon?
Solar panel sourced power could supply 5% of global electricity demand by 2020, up to 9% by 2030 and up to 20% by 2050, according to a study from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) and Greenpeace International.
Solar Scientist Shoots For Payback
Reducing ‘payback time’ – that is, the time it takes for a solar panel to produce enough power to offset the energy used in its manufacture – is driving Sue Carter, professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, to develop cheaper and more efficient solar cells.
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Gold Rush
Sub-Saharan Africa is likely to become the new boom region for global renewable energy investment, according to a new international study.
More Clean Energy Investment Needed For Developing Nations
A new study by the Global Climate Network shows that more investment by developed nations in clean energy technologies such as wind and solar power for developing nations is crucial to meet climate and energy related targets.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 13 – November 1, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers from super soaker to super solar power, solar panel roads coming soon, Australia falling behind on carbon pollution pricing, Obama, Mythbusters and Archimedes’ solar death ray and renewable energy avoids UK austerity measures.
MIT’s Solar Power Thermo-Chemical Breakthrough
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), say they may have perfected a way to control the capture and release of solar energy through thermo-chemical technology, a method of harnessing solar power which was explored in the 1970s but abandoned as too expensive and impractical.
Thomas Edison – Solar Power Visionary
Thomas Edison, one of the world’s most prolific inventors and whose contributions changed modern life, understood the importance of solar power in the world’s future energy mix and the danger of an over reliance on fossil fuels – and he had this understanding nearly 80 years ago.
Solar Fridge Wins Young Inventor Nobel Recognition
a new solar-powered refrigerator has won 23-year old British inventor Emily Cummins recognition as one of the world’s top young inventors by a jury of Nobel Prize winners.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 12 – October 28, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers National Solar Jobs Census 2010, South Korea’s major renewable energy investment, Bosch’s solar bike, Australia’s carbon tax advisory board and Sanyo’s new 1 megawatt solar farm.
Suntech Increasing Its North American Solar Presence
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd and Calisolar Inc have signed a Letter of Intent to construct a solar silicon manufacturing plant in Ontario Canada.
