SHCP Rebate Solar Power Installation Backlog Update
In March, the PV Directorate warned of a looming bottleneck relating to SHCP rebate solar power installations. According to Energy Matters, recent installation rates reports from the Department Of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency paint an even grimmer picture.
ETS Fallout – Electricity Prices And Generation Projects
While Australia’s Emissions Trading Scheme has been shelved until 2013, electricity prices are still set to rise – and investment in new power generation projects could also be impacted as a result of the ETS delay.
CSIRO’s Brayton Cycle Solar Power Tower
Australia’s CSIRO has announced it is constructing the largest solar-power tower of its type in the world at the National Solar Energy Centre in Newcastle.
SMA Solar Inverter Factory’s Energy Efficiency Award
SMA Solar Technology AG has received the 2010 International Energy Efficiency First Place Award for its carbon neutral solar inverter factory, located in Kassel, Germany.
Solar Power Microloans Addressing Energy Poverty
Based on a concept made popular by Kiva, Energy In Common is focusing on micro-financing what it calls “solar entrepreneurs” – families and businesses in developing countries wanting to acquire small solar power systems.
UK Achieves 1 Gigawatt Offshore Wind Power Milestone
The UK’s first gigawatt of offshore wind energy capacity was achieved last week when two wind farms off the coast of Britain began generating electricity.
Insulation Scheme Scrapped, Solar Hot Water Rebate Stays
The Australian Federal Government has formally announced a decision to not proceed with the insulation component of the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme, but has stated the Solar Hot Water Rebate component will proceed.
Obama Offered Free Solar Power For White House
24 years after Jimmy Carter’s solar hot water panels were removed from the White House roof by the Reagan administration, President Obama is being called upon to reinstall a solar power system on the iconic building to demonstrate a greater Presidential commitment to solar energy.
Solar Farm For Alice Springs Airport
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Penny Wong, yesterday announced $1.132 million in funding for a $2.264 million solar farm project at Alice Springs Airport.
40 Years Of Earth Day
Forty years ago on April 22, 1970, 20 million people participated in the first Earth Day event in the USA. One billion people around the world will be involved in the event this year.
