Energy Matters Announces Video, Mobile And Podcast News
In what is believed to be a first in the Australian solar power industry, national solar solutions provider Energy Matters has announced the launch of video and mobile news services, with podcast features also on the way.
Jellyfish Protein Key To Cheaper Solar Power
As the world switches on to solar power more than ever before, a Swedish research team has come up with a novel solution to comparatively high cost of producing silicon-based solar photovoltaic cells.
Some Solar Power Bonuses Unethical Says Australian Provider
It’s still the dawn of the solar power revolution in Australia, but the competition between providers is certainly building – and with it, some questionable marketing strategies says Energy Matters co-founder Max Sylvester.
Peak Oil In 2010 – Leaked German Military Think Tank Report
A leaked report from a German military think tank predicts peak oil, the point in time when global oil reserves deplete to the point that production gradually begins to decline, may occur this year.
Seiko’s Solar Powered Electronic Ink Display Watch
Seiko Watch Corporation has announced the launch of the world’s first Electrophoretic Display (EPD or electronic ink) watch. Available world-wide from December this year, this is a watch the company says will never need a battery replacement and is recharged courtesy of solar power.
Tasmanians Face Increased Electricity Bills
As is the case with most states in Australia, the people of Tasmania are facing a series of hikes in electricity costs, the first only months away.
EU Tops Solar Power System Growth List
The world is experiencing an explosion of photovoltaic solar power system installations, with the European Union leading the race in clean energy generation.
Labor Gains Power – What It Means For Solar Power
It’s (finally) official. Rob Oakeshott has made his decision and Australia now has it’s next government – Labor, led by Julia Gillard.
19 Australian Energy Retailers Back A Carbon Price
As Australia’s political future looks set to be decided early this week, the nation’s peak clean energy body, the Clean Energy Council, has called on whoever forms government to set a price on carbon as soon as possible.
Solar Powered Probe To Visit The Sun
NASA has embarked on a mission to visit and study the sun closer than ever before – and it will also be the closest that solar panels have ever been to a star.
