Sunpower Inks $124 Million Solar Power Deal
Wells Fargo and SunPower Corp. yesterday announced an agreement to the tune of AUD $124 million for funding the construction of SunPower commercial-scale solar systems.
USA Fast-Tracks Solar Power With Solar Energy Study Areas
US federal agencies will work to designate tracts of U.S. public landsas prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development in order to help speed up reviews of industry proposals for the establishment of solar farms.
Australian Solar Rebates Status Summary
The last few weeks has seen so many changes to rebates and incentives systems for solar power in Australia, many consumers and for that matter, providers, are confused as to the current situation. The following is a brief summary of where things stand as at Monday, June 29 2009.
Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Mainstream By 2020
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is set to become a major supplier in the European market, according to a recent report entitled “Set For 2020” from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
Bank On Solar Credits By August 18?
Solar power supporters and industry are fuming that the legislation for the new non-means tested Solar Credits scheme is being held up due to a complex political situation; but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
Solar Petition Tabled By Greens In Australian Senate
Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, will today table a petition from over 17,000 Australians calling on the Parliament to implement a gross national feed-in tariff to give renewable energy technologies the support they deserve.
NEWSFLASH – Off Grid Solar Covered Under Solar Credits Scheme
The end of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) for rural Australians caused havoc earlier this week, but it’s been announced that off grid solar power systems will be covered under the new Solar Credits scheme.
The Solar Tent
Camping has definitely evolved over the years and roughing it is certainly not as rough as it used to be. Another camping challenge that may be overcome soon is the one related to power, courtesy of solar energy.
Solar Powered LED Street Lights
A new solar/LED street lighting application operate up to 85% more efficiently than HID counterparts and offers a return on investment of between 2 – 5 years.
NEWSFLASH – Australia’s Off Grid Solar Rebates Ended
The Australian Government has announced the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) that provided substantial subsidies for off grid wind and solar power is closed to new applications except in Western Australia.
