New Power Inverter Efficiency Record Set
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Germany has set a new world record of 99.03 % efficiency for inverters used in solar energy systems.
Energy Matters At The NAB’s Mini-Environmental Expo
Energy Matters will be attending the National Australia Bank Environment Expo; showcasing renewable energy and energy efficiency information to over 5,000 South Australian and New South Wales NAB employees.
USA Wind Power Capacity Approaches 30 Gigawatts
The US wind power industry installed 1.2 gigawatts of new capacity in the second quarter of 2009, bringing the total added this year to just over 4 gigawatts – 1.1 gigawatt more than the amount added to the end of June in 2008.
China’s wind power capacity doubles
In just the first 6 months of this year, China’s installed wind power capacity increased to 11.81 gigawatts, more than double the amount of the previous year.
Solar Power – From Dumpsters?
Any space exposed to the sky is fair game for solar panel coverage these days it seems – including dumpster storage areas.
USA’s Largest Rooftop Solar Array
Fedex announced last week the construction of the nation’s largest rooftop solar power system at its distribution hub in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Hunt’s ATRAA Address: Vision For A Solar Continent
Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water, Greg Hunt MP, addressed the Appropriate Technology Retailers Association of Australia (ATRAA) conference yesterday, outlining what he calls his “vision for a solar continent”.
India’s 200,000 Megawatt Solar Power Goal
India has an incredible solar power resources, with the country receiving around 5,000 trillion kilowatt hours of energy and most areas receiving 4 – 7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day. The Government of India intends to make good use of this potential.
ACF Warns Of Olympic Dam Emissions, Demands Renewable Energy
The Australian Conservation Foundation has expressed serious concern over BHP Billiton’s planned expansion of the Olympic Dam mine, saying it will see South Australia’s greenhouse emissions soar by 12 per cent. The ACF says the government should only allow the expansion if it is powered by renewable energy.
Solar Powered Super-Yacht
Soliloquy is a new super-yacht that pushes the boundaries of yacht design convention and points to the future of clean, luxury yachting with a little help from solar power.
