Solar Power, Wind Cheaper Than Coal And Nuclear Energy
Households in Australia could be paying up to 30 per cent more for electricity annually by 2025 for coal based and nuclear power compared to a scenario where concentrating solar, wind and hot dry rock geothermal power were widely implemented.
Solar Power : Vatican Just Can’t Get Enough
It seems the Vatican just can’t get enough of solar power and is now considering building the largest solar farm in Europe at an estimated cost of 500 million euros.
$1.4 Billion Solar Farm For Arizona
The Arizona Department of Commerce has announced a AUD $1.4 billion solar farm to be built near Kingman next year.
ATA Seeks Help From Solar Grid Connect Owners
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is seeking data on grid connect solar power systems to use as evidence to support suggested alterations to the proposed Feed-in-Tariff legislation in the Victorian State Parliament.
Net Zero Energy Homes
The US Building Technologies Program aims to refine technologies and design innovations to create marketable and affordable zero energy homes by 2020 and zero energy commercial buildings by 2025.
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.
