WA Desalination Plant To Be Powered By Renewable Energy
Late last month, Western Australia’s Minister for Water, Graham Jacobs, signed a $955 million contract for the construction of a new desalination plant outside Binningup, which is to be powered by renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Costs And FUD
There’s a lot at stake in the current energy status quo and for parties wishing to discredit renewable energy, the most effective way to do so during these tough financial times is to exaggerate the costs to be borne by consumers.
32,000 Solar Schools In Japan By 2020
The Japanese government recently announced it will install solar power systems of all its 32,000 public elementary and middle schools by 2020.
Solar Power For Europe – From Africa
Not so long ago, it seemed a pipe dream – to supply Europe with clean energy from solar farms in Africa. That dream inched closer t reality a couple of days ago when 12 major companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Munich to establish the DESERTEC Industrial Initiative (DII).
Canberra Solar Farm Generates Strong Interest
ACT Minister for Energy, Simon Corbell, announced yesterday there had been a strong response from the solar industry to the Government’s proposed solar farm, with 18 expressions of interest submitted by the end of last week.
Off Grid Australians Feeling The Solar Pinch
For many Australians living in the bush away from the mains power grid, off grid solar power is a necessity rather than a luxury. The axing of the RRPGP rebate recently is forcing many to decrease their standard of living energy-wise; far below people in the city.
Solar Powered Advertising – Solar Cell IIM
LCD advertising displays in stores are becoming more commonplace – it’s yet another energy sucking aspect of an already electricity intensive modern way of life. However, a Korean company is working towards a solution to lessen the impact of these displays with a development called Solar Cell Ink In Motion (IIM).
Solar Panel Coating Boosts Module Efficiency
XeroCoat, founded in Australia and with headquarters in California, is a company that’s been busy developing a special coating for solar panels to improve their efficiency.
SMA Opens Carbon Neutral Solar Power Inverter Plant
SMA Solar Technology AG (stock: ETR:S92) has announced the opening of its 18,000 square meter solar power inverter manufacturing facility in Kassel, Germany; the largest in the world – and carbon neutral
ATRAA 2009 – Australia’s Largest Solar Industry Event
ATRAA 2009, Australia’s largest solar industry event, will be held in Canberra at the National Convention Centre over four days – Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August.
