Seiko’s Solar Powered Electronic Ink Display Watch
Seiko Watch Corporation has announced the launch of the world’s first Electrophoretic Display (EPD or electronic ink) watch. Available world-wide from December this year, this is a watch the company says will never need a battery replacement and is recharged courtesy of solar power.
Tasmanians Face Increased Electricity Bills
As is the case with most states in Australia, the people of Tasmania are facing a series of hikes in electricity costs, the first only months away.
EU Tops Solar Power System Growth List
The world is experiencing an explosion of photovoltaic solar power system installations, with the European Union leading the race in clean energy generation.
Labor Gains Power – What It Means For Solar Power
It’s (finally) official. Rob Oakeshott has made his decision and Australia now has it’s next government – Labor, led by Julia Gillard.
Renewable Energy a Cash Windfall for Investors
According to Timothy Nelson, Head of Carbon and Sustainability Strategy at AGL Energy, last year USD250 billion (AUD273 billion) was spent on energy generation equipment and construction around the world.
19 Australian Energy Retailers Back A Carbon Price
As Australia’s political future looks set to be decided early this week, the nation’s peak clean energy body, the Clean Energy Council, has called on whoever forms government to set a price on carbon as soon as possible.
Solar Powered Probe To Visit The Sun
NASA has embarked on a mission to visit and study the sun closer than ever before – and it will also be the closest that solar panels have ever been to a star.
MIT’s Self Repairing Solar Cells
Self assembling and self-repairing solar cells – there’s something very Terminator about it.
USA’s Cash For Clunkers: A Lesson For Australia
The Gillard government is planning a ‘cash for clunkers’ program for Australia, with the cash to come from funding for solar power. Eyes have been on the USA to see how its program fared in reducing carbon emissions. The verdict: not so good.
Mosman Council Trials Solar Powered Compactor Bin
Already used extensively in the USA, a BigBelly solar powered compactor rubbish bin is now being trialed by Sydney’s Mosman Council
