Sharp Powers Italy’s Largest Solar Farm
The largest solar farm in Italy has recently been completed. The Montalto di Castro (Viterbo) project boasts 6 MW of installed solar panel capacity.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Bill Passes House Of Reps
After being decoupled from the Australian Government’s failed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), the Renewable Energy Target bill was passed in the House of Representatives last night.
Rooftop Solar Panels Decrease Power Line Costs
California has set a target of obtaining 33% of the its electricity from renewables by 2020. Some of that energy will come from interstate projects, meaning that billions will need to be spent on transmission infrastructure. Rooftop solar can help reduce those costs.
Australian Solar Credits Update
While the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was defeated in Australia’s Parliament last week, there was no rest for politicians on the weekend as they scrambled to negotiate a decoupling of the Renewable Energy Target legislation contained within the CPRS.
NEWSFLASH: Australia’s Solar Industry Screwed… Again
Solar power supporters and the Australian solar industry have been once again left in the dark after today’s voting down of ETS legislation.
Suntech To Lead Solar Panel Production
Suntech has been predicted to topple Q-Cells to become the world’s leading producer of crystalline cells for solar panels in 2009.
ACT Greens Push For Mandatory Solar Hot Water
The ACT Greens will be tabling a bill to make it mandatory for all new houses in the nation’s capital to have solar hot water, heat pump or efficient gas hot water systems.
Clean Coal A Water Hog
A report prepared for the Australian Government has warned that coal-fired power plants incorporating carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be one-quarter to one-third more water intensive.
North Carolina Wind Power Controversy
The North Carolina State Senate has moved to ban large wind turbines from the western ridgelines throughout the state.
USA’s First Solar Tower Unveiled
eSolar, a U.S. solar thermal power company, last week unveiled its 5-megawatt (MW) Sierra SunTower solar power plant; heralding what it says is the beginning of a new era for solar energy in the nation.
