US SEIA Calls For Solar Power Grant Extension

The looming expiry of an important incentive program in the US has the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) concerned about the future of commercial scale solar power in the nation.

Reduce Fossil Fuel Subsidies Says International Energy Agency

The call to reduce fossil fuel subsidies and increase support for renewable energy doesn’t just come from treehuggers – even the International Energy Agency agrees. The IEA comments come just days after a reported deal by the NSW government to sell heavily subsidised coal to the State’s power generators.

Australian Solar Power Rebates Sledging Continues

It’s been another tough few weeks for Australia’s solar power industry and supporters, with critics calling for the end or cutting of rebates and incentives for new connections – and the witch hunt has seen no reprieve during recent days.

The Cheap Energy Era That Wasn’t

As the era of ‘cheap’ energy courtesy of fossil fuels draws to a close; it’s becoming increasingly apparent it never really existed.

What’s Next For Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy sources like concentrated solar and photovoltaic solar systems are the most viable technologies likely to challenge the dominance of fossil fuel on the global energy scene, according to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Medical Industry Switching On To Solar Power

The medical industry is increasingly embracing solar power and GlaxoSmithKline is the latest large company to begin utilising solar energy to provide electricity at one of its facilities.

Harvesting Solar Energy Using Roads

Solar energy, in the form of light and heat, could be harvested from highways and put to a variety of uses including powering streetlights, illuminating signs and advertisements, even powering buildings.