Greenwashing Renewable Energy?
The renewable energy boom and associated incentives are seeing intense lobbying to have other technologies viewed as renewable, such as nuclear power plants and the burning of garbage and waste from coal mines.
NEWSFLASH – Australia’s Solar Credits Legislation Stalled
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target bill, which included the new solar credits scheme, has been deferred until at least August 2009. This will have immediate negative impact on the Australian solar industry with layoffs imminent according to the CEC. However, national solar power company Energy Matters have said at this point they will continue to offer solar credits inclusive prices on systems under the assumption the legislation will pass after further debate.
USA Solar Energy Consumer Survey Results
US solar company Applied Materials recently released the findings of a survey relating to the general public’s understanding and opinions about solar energy.
A Brighter Future For Australian Solar Power From June 22
The dark days for solar power in Australia will officially end on June 22 according to renewable energy company Energy Matters.
Renewable Energy Jobs Boom In Europe
A new study has revealed thatin excess of 3.4 million European jobs are directly related to renewable energy, sustainable transport and energy efficiency related goods and services.
Solar Powered Drone – The Silent Sentinel
Bye Aerospace, Inc. and Ascent Solar recently announced initial details of a solar power assisted hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle (H-UAV) called the Silent Sentinel.
The Solar Power Homeboys
Some gang members in Los Angeles are using solar power to turn their lives around in a positive way, through organisations such as the USA’s Homeboy Industries
A Critical Week For Renewable Energy In Australia
This week promises to be an important one for renewable energy in Australia, with key pieces of legislation to be negotiated that will not only impact greatly on Australia’s response to dealing with climate change, but also on the future of the Australian solar and wind power industry.
Australian Solar Gross Feed In Tariff Petition Enters Final Days
Australian solar power company Energy Matters has been lobbying for a national gross feed in tariff via a petition at FeedInTariff.com.au. The petition is now entering its final days and will be submitted to Greens Senator Christine Milne next week who will table the results in Parliament.
Climate change, Renewable Energy and Australia’s Plan B
National and peak state-based environment organisations, representing more than 400,000 Australians, will today unite in opposition to Australia’s proposed emissions trading legislation.
