MIT’s Solar Power Thermo-Chemical Breakthrough
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), say they may have perfected a way to control the capture and release of solar energy through thermo-chemical technology, a method of harnessing solar power which was explored in the 1970s but abandoned as too expensive and impractical.
Thomas Edison – Solar Power Visionary
Thomas Edison, one of the world’s most prolific inventors and whose contributions changed modern life, understood the importance of solar power in the world’s future energy mix and the danger of an over reliance on fossil fuels – and he had this understanding nearly 80 years ago.
Solar Fridge Wins Young Inventor Nobel Recognition
a new solar-powered refrigerator has won 23-year old British inventor Emily Cummins recognition as one of the world’s top young inventors by a jury of Nobel Prize winners.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 12 – October 28, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers National Solar Jobs Census 2010, South Korea’s major renewable energy investment, Bosch’s solar bike, Australia’s carbon tax advisory board and Sanyo’s new 1 megawatt solar farm.
REC Solar Reports Solar Panel Production Increase Of 50%
Norwegian solar company REC Group has presented its interim results presentation for the third quarter 2010, showing major growth; particularly in its solar panel manufacturing arm, REC Solar.
Suntech Increasing Its North American Solar Presence
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd and Calisolar Inc have signed a Letter of Intent to construct a solar silicon manufacturing plant in Ontario Canada.
NEWSFLASH: NSW Solar Bonus Scheme Revamped
Rates for the hugely popular feed in tariff program in New South Wales, the Solar Bonus Scheme, have been scaled back dramatically for new connections.
USA Set For $100 Billion Solar Power Surge
Decreasing prices for solar power equipment coupled with increased government incentives has set the scene for the USA solar power market to skyrocket over the next ten years.
CSIRO’s Brayton Cycle Solar Project Using Australian Made Heliostats
CSIRO has begun installing 450 large mirrors, called heliostats, for Australia’s largest solar-thermal tower system at the National Solar Energy Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 11 – October 25, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers a major solar park announced for South Africa, NSW opposition calls for an end to the solar bonus scheme, Sanyo HIT solar panels to power some Ikea stores and Google splashes into wind power.
