Harvesting Solar Energy Using Roads
Solar energy, in the form of light and heat, could be harvested from highways and put to a variety of uses including powering streetlights, illuminating signs and advertisements, even powering buildings.
IEA World Energy Outlook 2010
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2010 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) was released overnight; providing projections of global energy production and consumption to 2035.
Rooftop Solar Power Systems Best Way To Cut Electricity Bills
A new study commissioned by leading US solar groups has found that rooftop solar energy systems are the most efficient means of cutting electricity bills.
Solar Power In 3D Coming Soon?
Nearly 30% of incident sunlight is currently reflected off the surface of conventional solar panels, and further energy is lost inside the solar cell materials. Solar3D, Inc. is developing a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity.
Australia’s Carbon Committees To Cost Renewable Energy
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook released by the Gillard Government today announced spending of $10.8 million on climate change committees; with the money to come from renewable energy funding says the Opposition.
US-Australia Solar Research Collaboration Announced
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton announced on Sunday the US-Australia Solar Research Collaboration; an initiative that aims to develop cheaper solar power solutions.
272kW Cogeneration Solar Power Plant Opened
It’s not every solar company that can boast the services of a former leader of the free world when it comes time to flip the switch on your latest venture capital project, but that’s exactly what US solar energy provider, Cogenra, has done.
NSS-Kalam Energy Initiative To Harvest Solar Power From Space
America and India, two nations trying to wean themselves off an unhealthy reliance on fossil fuels, have agreed to work towards a joint space program that would establish solar energy harvesting satellites in orbit around the Earth.
Australian Solar Power Industry Not The Electricity Price Rise Villain
Op-ed from Energy Matters Managing Director Jeremy Rich on the recent cuts to the New South Wales Solar Bonus Scheme, solar power’s role in electricity price rises and the future of solar feed in tariffs in Australia.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 14 – November 4, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers the Port Philip Business Excellence Awards, wind power desalination with a twist, Austrade promoting Australian clean technology in the USA, India hosting an international renewable energy conference and Energy Matters rebrands for the solar power revolution..