USA’s Cash For Clunkers: A Lesson For Australia

The Gillard government is planning a ‘cash for clunkers’ program for Australia, with the cash to come from funding for solar power. Eyes have been on the USA to see how its program fared in reducing carbon emissions. The verdict: not so good.

Energy Matters Installs 200kW Rooftop Solar Power System

Johnson & Johnson Medical recently unveiled a 200kW rooftop solar power system at the company’s North Ryde facility in Sydney’s north west. The solar farm, one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in Australia, was installed by national solar power solutions provider Apollo Energy and its subsidiary, Energy Matters.

Historic White House Solar Panel On Road Trip

A group of solar energy activists from Unity College in the US plan to take their campaign for a renewable future on the road – with an unusual travelling companion: one of the original 41 solar panels President Jimmy Carter installed on the White House roof in 1979.

Solar Power On Bob Katter’s Wish List

While Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s hopes of staying in power are closer to becoming a reality, the show isn’t over yet. Bob Katter has submitted his wish list to Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott and among the items are references to solar power and clean energy generally.

Victoria To Create Office Of Solar Energy

Victoria will become Australia’s solar state, with the creation of an Office of Solar Energy and a government investment of $30 million into renewable energy technology, Premier John Brumby announced yesterday.

South Australia To Boost Solar Feed In Tariff Rate

It’s good news for solar households in South Australia – the State’s solar feed in tariff rate is about to increase by 10c to 54c per kilowatt hour – and possibly more. However, the inevitable rush on solar power systems could see the State’s cap for the scheme reached sooner than anticipated.