Google Splashes Into Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure
Google has announced a major investment in the USA’s Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) backbone.
U.S. Marines Complete Solar Power Exercise
American troops training to fight in Afghanistan have completed an eight-day exercise in the field using solar power as their only source of energy.
U.S. National Solar Jobs Census 2010
Even in the face of generally high unemployment, solar power is a bright spot in the USA’s generally grim job scene.
Solar Power Parity Delayed By Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Speaking at the Reuters Global Climate and Alternative Energy Summit, Norwegian solar power company Renewable Energy Corp (REC.) said solar energy is a minimum 3-5 years away from becoming cost competitive with fossil fuel-based electricity.
Sanyo HIT Solar Panels To Power Ikea Stores
Several of Ikea’s stores in Canada are making the switch to solar power and have chosen Sanyo HIT solar panels.
5000 MW Solar Park For South Africa
In positive news for South Africa’s environment, not to mention the nation’s job-starved economy, the government have announced plans to construct a 5000 megawatt (MW) Solar Park in the Northern Cape district, which will help begin the process of weaning the country off coal-based power generation.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 8 – October 11, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Solar power to the people of India, Scotland aims for 80% renewable energy by 2020, Australian geothermal energy project, Johnson and Johnson’s new solar farm and a solar forecasting system under development.
Offshore Wind Power: Cleaner, Cheaper, More Jobs Than Oil
A recent report from the U.S has found that focusing investments in that country on offshore wind power would be cost effective, generate more jobs and be better for the environment and ocean than offshore oil and gas exploration and development.
All-Energy 2010 Australia Exhibition and Conference
Melbourne this week played host to a cast of world leaders of the renewable energy industry, including representatives from the USA and China.
(Yet Another) Solar Cell Efficiency Record
The solar energy industry is on a mission, a mission that began when the first photovoltaic cells were installed on a rooftop and began converting sunlight into electricity: to make solar power as cheap as traditional energy sources. In other words, to achieve “grid parity.”