California Boosts Renewable Energy Target
California upped its renewable energy target last week, boosting it to 33% by 2020.
Feed In Tariffs Driving Massive Global Solar PV Growth
For those with serious investment in the progress of the solar energy industry – be it financial or just a hope for a more renewable energy focused future – the results of a new study from the Earth Policy Institute must come as very welcome news indeed.
Solar Cells Taking A Leaf From Plants
A team from North Carolina State University have developed a type of solar photovoltaic “leaf” cell that mimics a plant’s photosynthesis process.
300MW Offshore Wind Farm Opened
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, situated off England’s south east coast, was officially opened last week.
Major EU Renewable Energy Forum In October
The future direction of renewable energy deployment and funding in Europe will be discussed by government ministers and energy industry heavyweights during a three-day alternative energy forum to be held in London next month.
Solar Powered, Hemp Bodied Electric Car – Now That’s Green
Automakers have finally seemed to come to terms with the fact that green is the new black. One has gone so far as using a different sort of green in the body of an electric car – hemp – and it’s stirring up quite a buzz.
Australia’s Climate Change Minister Signals Possible Carbon Tax
Labor’s Climate Change Minister Greg Combet caused a storm of controversy after opening the door to a possible carbon tax on industry during an interview on the ABC’s 7.30 Report last night.
New U.S Renewable Electricity Standard Bill Introduced
Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to create the first-ever national renewable electricity standard (RES) in the USA.
New Life For Electric Car Batteries – Renewable Energy Storage
The mass uptake of electric cars looks to be finally about to occur; but what to do with old batteries from the vehicles once they have reached the end of their serviceable life?
Solar Spy Plane Can Fly 5 Years Non-stop
It is said that wartime research and development can deliver lasting benefits to mankind in terms of technological breakthroughs. While some may consider that a dubious statement, there is no doubt that nothing loosens government purse strings like a war.
