Obama, Mythbusters and Archimedes’ Solar Death Ray
The legend of Archimedes’ solar powered death ray has captured the imagination of people for centuries and some have tried to prove or disprove its existence. It seems it’s even caught the interest of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Energy Matters At The 2010 Royal Hobart Show
The Royal Hobart Show is on again, bigger and better than ever and expected to attract over 50,000 people.
Renewable Energy Escapes Austerity Razor in UK
Renewable energy projects and other green policy objectives have been left unscathed by the UK government’s severe austerity measures, a move that highlights that nation’s dedication to fighting climate change and moving towards a low-carbon economy.
Australia Falling Behind On Carbon Pollution Pricing
A new report from the Climate Institute has found that Australia falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to pricing pollution, largely due to lack of support for renewable energy ventures.
Solar Panel Roads Coming Soon?
A U.S. company’s grand vision to cover every sealed road surface with solar panels and ending dependency of fossil fuels of any kind has taken another small step towards fruition.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 10 – October 19, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Energy Matters’ appeal for a fair go for solar households, Broadcast Australia’s renewable energy site and solar power not to blame for rising electricity prices.
From Super Soaker To Super Solar Power
The inventor of one of the world’s most popular toys has been quietly working away at a low cost and more efficient way of converting solar power to electricity.
Australia’s Carbon Tax And The Big Business Roundtable
Big business will head the discussion on how to implement a carbon tax in Australia; a situation causing concern in some sectors.
Sanyo Completes 1MW HIT Panel Based Solar Farm
Sanyo has announced the completion of it’s ‘Kasai Green Energy Park’, a facility designed to showcase the company’s energy solutions.
Portable Desalination System Powered By Solar Energy
A group of researcher s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have unveiled a portable solar-powered desalination plant which they say will help provide access to clean drinking water in the developing world.
