Mosman Council Trials Solar Powered Compactor Bin
Already used extensively in the USA, a BigBelly solar powered compactor rubbish bin is now being trialed by Sydney’s Mosman Council
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.
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.