Carbon Price Won’t Wreck The Economy – CEC
Australia’s peak renewable energy body claims that putting a price on carbon would have less of an impact on the economy than the recent surge of the Australian dollar.
Solar Powered Wheelchair World Record Attempt
Haidar Taleb has just embarked on a journey to take him across the United Arab Emirates in a solar-powered wheelchair.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 18 – November 23, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers what’s next for alternative energy, the era of cheap energy that never was, rooftop solar proves its worth, the Australian government announces climate change committees, solar power rebate criticism and Australia’s emission reduction policies study.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 17 – November 22, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers solar power grid parity on the horizon, a solar scientist shoots for payback, REC group celebrates 1 million solar panels produced at its Singapore plant, a US/Australia solar collaboration and Sanyo’s solar powered golf buggy trial.
Land use: Solar Power Vs. Coal Fired Electricity Generation
The anti-solar lobby sometimes argues that solar farms take up far more space than coal-fired power generation facilities – but do they really?
Greens Pledge To Divert Millions From Coal Into Renewable Energy
The Victorian Greens say they will redirect $150 million away from a proposed coal-fired power station in the Latrobe Valley and put the money into renewable energy projects instead.
Suntech Reports 107% Increase In Solar Panel Shipments
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world’s solar panel production giants, has announced financial results and other achievements for the third quarter of this year.
Updated: Solar Voices Heard At Sydney Town Hall
Solar supply representatives, installers, and industry body members gathered at the Sydney Town Hall last Friday to express their views on the NSW government’s decision to drastically reduce the state’s solar power feed in tariff from 60c to 20c.
Clean Energy Council Backs Brumby
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) of Australia has thrown its support behind the Brumby Labor Government ahead of this month’s state election, after an independent report found Victoria would benefit by up to $9 billion in renewable energy investment under current State Government policies.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 16 – November 17, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers the slashing of New South Wales’ solar feed in tariff, more clean energy investment needed for developing nations and a renewed call for a national solar feed in tariff for Australia.