Energy Matters A Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards Finalist
Melbourne-based national solar energy company Energy Matters has been announced a finalist in the Citipower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards for environmental sustainability.
Catalyst Key To Personalised Renewable Energy Power Plants
The discovery of a new catalyst that boosts the production of oxygen in fuel cells will pave the way for “personalised” renewable energy power plants, a study has found.
New Holland’s Solar/Hydrogen Powered Tractor
A tractor that uses hydrogen fuel created in conjunction with renewable energy sources such as solar power – it’s not just a concept on a designer’s drawing board, it’s a reality. Meet New Holland’s NH2 tractor – the company’s contribution to energy independent farming
Sanyo’s Solar Power Assisted Bus
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. and Ryobi Group have unveiled a solar power assisted bus to commemorate Ryobi’s 100th anniversary.
Origin, AGL Warn Of Electricity Price Increases
Energy Minister Martin Ferguson warned earlier this year that decisions of State and Territory Governments to attempt to hold back necessary electricity price increases would be “coming home to roost”. He wasn’t kidding.
Solar Power To Provide Greater Safety For Soldiers
The US Department of Defense (DoD) say they can improve the safety of soldiers in war zones by giving them their own portable solar power systems.
Energy Matters A Melbourne Awards Winner
In a gala ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday night, Victoria-based national solar company Energy Matters emerged a winner in the Melbourne Awards.
Seaswarm – Solar Powered Oil Skimmer
The recent BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster saw a number of new oil cleanup gadgets, gizmos and strategies thrust into the limelight. Here’s MIT’s latest contribution – the Seaswarm, driven by solar power.
Grid Parity For Solar Power In U.S. By 2015
In the 70’s and 80’s, the USA was a world leader in renewable energy; a position it lost due to its pursuit of fossil fuels. The nation’s Recovery Act investments are helping the U.S. along the path to regaining its solar power crown.
Bosch Opens New Solar Cell Plant
Bosch is a name synonymous with excellence in German engineering, particularly in the automotive and household appliance sector. The company is also now making its presence felt in the solar power industry.
