USA Set For $100 Billion Solar Power Surge
Decreasing prices for solar power equipment coupled with increased government incentives has set the scene for the USA solar power market to skyrocket over the next ten years.
CSIRO’s Brayton Cycle Solar Project Using Australian Made Heliostats
CSIRO has begun installing 450 large mirrors, called heliostats, for Australia’s largest solar-thermal tower system at the National Solar Energy Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 11 – October 25, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers a major solar park announced for South Africa, NSW opposition calls for an end to the solar bonus scheme, Sanyo HIT solar panels to power some Ikea stores and Google splashes into wind power.
India Hosting International Renewable Energy Conference
India will this week play host to the fourth International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC) in Delhi. The Conference begins on the 27th of October.
Energy Matters Rebrands For Australia’s Solar Power Revolution
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters last week unveiled its bright new image to reflect its dedication towards providing affordable solar energy for all Australians.
Austrade Promoting Australian Clean Tech To The USA
Austrade, the Australian Trade Commission, has been running number of events in recent times to raise the profile of Australian renewable energy innovation in the USA.
Wind Powered Desalination With A Twist
With potable water becoming an increasingly scarce resource in some countries, governments are turning to solutions such as desalination. An energy-intensive process, desalination has been made “greener” through the use of renewable energy.
Obama, Mythbusters and Archimedes’ Solar Death Ray
The legend of Archimedes’ solar powered death ray has captured the imagination of people for centuries and some have tried to prove or disprove its existence. It seems it’s even caught the interest of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Renewable Energy Escapes Austerity Razor in UK
Renewable energy projects and other green policy objectives have been left unscathed by the UK government’s severe austerity measures, a move that highlights that nation’s dedication to fighting climate change and moving towards a low-carbon economy.
Australia Falling Behind On Carbon Pollution Pricing
A new report from the Climate Institute has found that Australia falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to pricing pollution, largely due to lack of support for renewable energy ventures.