Solar Panel Myths – Climate Change Contributors

Solar power is often the victim of detractors; sometimes drawing ire from those with a vested interest in maintaining fossil fuel based economies, but also from uninformed parties perpetuating myths or sowing seeds of doubt in relation to renewable energy.

The 11kW Solar Powered House

A German entry in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2009 produced a surplus of power even during three days of rain.

Preventing Solar Panel Theft

Solar panels are big business and as with any valuable piece of equipment, they are attracting attention from the darker elements of society. Solar panel theft is on the rise; particularly in the USA.

Australian Off Grid Solar Rebates Review – Call For Submissions

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) will be reviewing the possibility of providing additional financial support to off-grid renewable power generation and are encouraging input from individuals, businesses and organisations to inform the review process.

Australian Greens Unveil Safe Climate Bill

Released yesterday, the Australian Greens’ Safe Climate Bill is what the party is calling first legislative attempt to rapidly transform Australia into a “flourishing carbon neutral powerhouse”.