Cambridge University Launches Organic Solar Cell Venture
A new UK company, Eight19 Ltd., spun out of Cambridge University’s commercial arm, are looking to a future beyond the manufacturing of traditional silicon-based thin-film solar cells, instead focusing on solar cells made with semiconducting plastics (also known as organic photovoltaics, or OPV).
Solar Panel Demand Up 54%
After a somewhat lacklustre start to the year, the second quarter of 2010 saw global demand for solar panels increase to over 3.8 gigawatts according to international solar energy market research and consulting company, Solarbuzz.
Hazelwood Power Station A Lemon
Frustrated by a lack of progress on the closure of Hazelwood power station in Victoria, said to be one of the world’s filthiest coal fired power generation plants, protestors have taken their message to the station’s new owners.
When Is The Right Time To Buy A Solar Power System?
Australian business and households often ask themselves whether they should acquire a solar power system now or wait. The answer to the question of when is the best time to buy a solar power system is often “right now”. That isn’t just an empty sales pitch – here’s why.
1 Gigawatt California Solar Farm Receives Approval
Early today, the California Energy Commission gave approval for the construction of the Blythe Solar Power Project in Riverside County, said to be the largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) facility in the world.
BHP Calls For Carbon Price
The recommendation by BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers that Australia should move quickly and establish a carbon price has been welcomed by solar energy retailer Energy Matters’ co-founder, Max Sylvester.
Solar Power Provider Goes Nuclear
In breaking news, national solar power solutions provider Energy Matters has announced a startling discovery, set to turn the nuclear industry on its head.
British Dentists Wary Of Solar Powered Toothbrush Gadget
A solar powered toothbrush has been given the thumbs down by the British Dental Health Foundation.
MIT’s Solar Funnel
A team of scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with what they are calling a “solar funnel,” a discovery that could vastly improve the efficiency of future types of photovoltaic (PV) cell solar energy systems.
Energy Matters Video News – September 16, 2010
This week, Virginia covers UK feed in tariff progress, solar power incentives for rural Australians, Peak Oil, questionable solar power marketing practices, Tasmania’s electricity price hikes and much more.