Grid Parity For Solar Power In U.S. By 2015
In the 70’s and 80’s, the USA was a world leader in renewable energy; a position it lost due to its pursuit of fossil fuels. The nation’s Recovery Act investments are helping the U.S. along the path to regaining its solar power crown.
Bosch Opens New Solar Cell Plant
Bosch is a name synonymous with excellence in German engineering, particularly in the automotive and household appliance sector. The company is also now making its presence felt in the solar power industry.
Greens Senate Victory And Australia’s Solar Power Revolution
While Australia starts the working week still not knowing who will take the reins of the country, the Greens having won the balance of power in the Senate is very good news for renewable energy.
Electricity Price Rise To Sting Three Australian States
The cost of electricity continues to climb, making solar power an even more attractive option for many Australian households and businesses.
World’s First Solar Diesel Power Station Unveiled in Western Australia
A town in Western Australia has officially unveiled a world-first – A solar diesel power station that stores energy in flywheel “batteries”.
Australian Greens Blast Gillard For Cutting Solar Power Funding
The Australian Greens say they are the only party serious about tackling climate change and transitioning Australia into a renewable energy economy.
“Spray On” Window Solar Panels
While it’s unlikely you’ll be able to buy spray cans of solar cells at your local hardware store any time soon; researchers are making headway into creating compounds that could easily be applied to window glass to turn them into semi-transparent solar panels.
Did Archimedes’ Solar Powered Death Ray Exist?
Archimedes of Syracuse was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. The solar powered heat ray he is credited with inventing is thought by some to be a myth – but it may well have functioned based on the results of several experiments over the years.
Solar Scientist Takes Out Australia’s Eureka Prize
Some have hailed Professor Martin Green as the ‘father of photovoltaics’. That label has now been justified with Professor Green taking out the 2010 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science.
Australia’s Election 2010 – Renewable Energy And Climate Change
Australia’s 2010 Federal Election is just days away – here’s how the parties stack up in terms of their major national commitments to renewable energy and climate.