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.
I-Slate – A Solar Powered Low Cost Tablet Computer
A cheap solar powered tablet computer is being developed to help children in developing countries have access to computer technology.
First Major Solar Farm For South America Announced
Solar energy development company, Solarpack, and Codelco have teamed up to build the first utility scale solar panel based solar farm in South America.
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.
Australia To Study Emission Reduction Policies In Key Economies
Australia’s Federal Government has announced the Productivity Commission will perform a study of emission and energy-reduction policies in key international economies to help with putting a price on carbon in Australia.
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.