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.
NSW Opposition Calls For End To NSW Solar Bonus Scheme
Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Catherine Cusack has called on the Keneally Labor Government’s Solar Bonus Scheme to close to new applications, saying it has “exploded in the face of consumers”.
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.
Some Solar Households Unfairly Slugged For Electricity
Media reports emerged yesterday claiming some solar power system owners in Australia were being charged ridiculously high rates for mains-grid supplied electricity compared to non-solar customers. An investigation by Energy Matters since has revealed some astounding reasons as to why this is likely happening in some cases.
(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.”
Energy Matters Blasts Australia’s Anti-Home Solar Power Lobby
In the last few days, a dirty campaign has been launched against solar power in Australia and national solar solutions provider Energy Matters is hitting back against what it says are the coal-black lies.
Solar Power Provider To Electricity Retailers: Don’t Be Evil
Following reports of solar power system owners being slugged excessive rates for electricity they draw from the grid; national solar solutions provider Energy Matters says that Australian electricity retailers should apply Google’s corporate motto of “Don’t be evil”. Energy Matters has also announced the development of a league table to help consumers identify solar-friendly retailers.
