Solar Powered Beer
Americans are well known for their affection for Budweiser beer and now the tipple is just a little bit greener thanks to solar power; giving somewhat a new meaning to their product “Bud Light”.
Free Canberra Solar Power Information Session Times Announced
Energy Matters, a leading Australian renewable energy company, will be running free information sessions on grid connect solar power for Canberra residents this weekend as part of the company’s “double dip” ACT solar incentives special offer.
Australia’s Global Carbon Capture And Storage Institute Launch
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally launched the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute at the first meeting of Institute foundation members in Canberra today.
1 Million Panel Solar Farm
A new solar farm in the USA will incorporate nearly 1 million solar panels; making it the largest PV installation in North America.
Solar Power And Direct Propulsion
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, are utilizing carbon nanotubes to build small machines directly propelled by solar power.
Space Based Solar Power A Reality By 2016?
The idea of harvesting solar power from space via orbiting solar farms has been around for a while, but may be closer to reality than many of us realised.
Solar Panel Powered City
A planned new city south of the Tampa Bay area and east of Fort Myers in Florida, USA will be powered by the world’s largest solar panel based solar farm.
22 Megawatt Solar Farm For Canberra
The ACT government is offering a $30 million subsidy to build a solar farm in Canberra with enough capacity to generate at least 22 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power ten thousand homes..
Australian Off Grid Solar Rebate Under Threat
The Australian Government’s RRPGP (Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme) provides up to a 50% rebate on off grid solar power and wind energy, giving rural people greater access to renewable energy sourced electricity However, it appears the important program is under threat due to funding issues.
Australia’s First Solar Powered Car?
The Australian Federal Government has announced the first all-electric car certified to run on Australian roads. The Mitsubishi- made iMiEV should start rolling off production lines from June this year.
