Feed-in Tariffs Driving Solar Power Uptake Globally
Feed-in tariffs have been the driving factor in PV solar power uptake around the world according to the USA government’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Aero-Sharp Inverters Recalled By Australian Solar Provider
Some solar power system owners in Australia are scrambling to check the make of their inverters after a provider issued a national recall on an entire range of Aero-Sharp (not to be confused with Sharp) grid connect inverters.
Australia’s Electricity (Slowly) Getting Greener
Despite a continued dependence on coal-fired power generation, Australia’s electricity is slowly getting greener – thanks in part to renewable energy.
Australian Greens Announce Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Policy
Australian Greens Deputy Leader Senator Christine Milne yesterday announced a policy for $5 billion worth of loan guarantees for large-scale renewable energy developments; to work alongside an enhanced renewable energy target, a grant scheme and a feed-in tariff.
Energy Matters Selected As Melbourne Awards Finalist
National solar power solutions provider Energy Matters has been selected as a finalist in the Environment category of the Melbourne Awards.
PETE Promises More Efficient Solar Power
Researchers at Stanford University say they have found a way to utilise both light and heat to make solar power production more than twice as efficient as existing methods – and possibly economical enough enough to compete with oil.
UK PV Solar Power Grows 1,500 Percent
Move over Germany and Spain – according to a recent report from iSuppli Corp, the United Kingdom is the fastest-growing country for solar panel installations this year.
New Solar Panel Coating Boosts Conversion Efficiency
A new solar panel coating that can be applied during production processes or to existing panels has been tested to show conversion efficiency gains ranging from 10-12.5 percent.
Solar Power Marketing Targeted By ACCC
Two solar power retailers in Queensland have been forced to change their marketing tactics after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found claims made in advertisements for home solar power systems were likely to mislead or deceive consumers.
Western Australia Launches Solar Feed In Tariff And Wind Farm
Energy Minister Peter Collier announced on Monday the official start of Western Australia’s residential net feed-in tariff and construction of the state’s largest wind farm.
