Solar Power And Electricity Prices – Clearing The Air
It’s been inaccurately reported this morning by some media sources that an analysis from the Australia Industry Group has pointed the finger at home solar power subsidy programs being a major contributor to electricity price rises.
Solar Panel Rebates – Cost Vs. Value
A recent study by an Australian newspaper has criticised the Government’s solar panel rebate scheme, stating it is too expensive a form of carbon dioxide abatement. Others disagree.
Australia’s Solar Flagships May Not Be Sunk
The federal government’s Solar Flagships program, which was to have faced the axe to help pay for damage caused by the Queensland floods, is now back on the national agenda after the Australian Greens agreed to support the Prime Minister’s flood levy.
Thin, Flat Solar Power Concentrator Unveiled
Solar technology company HyperSolar Inc. say they have invented the world’s first thin and flat solar energy concentrator technology that could be incorporated by manufacturers of existing flat solar panels, claiming a electricity output boost of 300 percent.
SMA Energises Its US Solar Academy
SMA, a global leader in the manufacture of solar inverters for grid connect and off grid solar energy applications, has announced enhancements to its SMA Solar Academy in the USA.
EPIA Warns UK Government On Solar Feed In Tariff Review
The recently announced early review of the UK’s feed in tariff program has created jitters in the solar industry and among investors, prompting a warning from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association.
Energy Matters At 2011 Melbourne Sustainable Living Festival
Melbourne’s Sustainable Living Festival is in full swing at Federation Square, running from the 12 – 27 February and national solar solutions provider Energy Matters will be attendance, offering great deals on renewable energy systems and accessories.
IMAX Sized Solar Generator
Makers of a new solar generator the size of an IMAX screen say it will revolutionise concentrated photovoltaic solar power in the USA.
Obama To Slash $46 Billion From Fossil Fuel For Clean Energy
The Obama administration’s proposed budget for 2012 gives an indicator of just how much fossil fuels have been subsidised over the years, at the expense of renewable energy development.
Car Rental Giant Hertz Launches Solar Energy Initiative
Car rental giant, the Hertz Corporation, has announced it it rolling out 2.3 MW of solar power systems at sixteen locations in North America; with more likely to follow.