The Solar Vest
Mark Twain said that clothes make the man and one wonders what he would have made of the solar vest.
ACT Solar Feed In Tariff Under Attack
The Australian Capital Territory currently has the most generous solar feed in tariff policy in the country; one that has recently come under fire.
Hills Receive Additional Solar Hot Water RECs Recognition
The Office of Renewable Energy (ORER) have confirmed the Hills Esteem evacuated tube, solar hot water product range now has an increased number of RECs allocated per system when purchased and installed within Australia.
Nanocapacitors – A Renewable Energy Storage Solution
Capacitors have shown a great deal of promise for energy storage, but while offering high power and fast recharge, the necessary energy density has remained an issue – until now.
Sunpower Inks $124 Million Solar Power Deal
Wells Fargo and SunPower Corp. yesterday announced an agreement to the tune of AUD $124 million for funding the construction of SunPower commercial-scale solar systems.
USA Fast-Tracks Solar Power With Solar Energy Study Areas
US federal agencies will work to designate tracts of U.S. public landsas prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development in order to help speed up reviews of industry proposals for the establishment of solar farms.
Australian Solar Rebates Status Summary
The last few weeks has seen so many changes to rebates and incentives systems for solar power in Australia, many consumers and for that matter, providers, are confused as to the current situation. The following is a brief summary of where things stand as at Monday, June 29 2009.
Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Mainstream By 2020
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is set to become a major supplier in the European market, according to a recent report entitled “Set For 2020” from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
Bank On Solar Credits By August 18?
Solar power supporters and industry are fuming that the legislation for the new non-means tested Solar Credits scheme is being held up due to a complex political situation; but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
Solar Petition Tabled By Greens In Australian Senate
Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, will today table a petition from over 17,000 Australians calling on the Parliament to implement a gross national feed-in tariff to give renewable energy technologies the support they deserve.
