Small Town, Big Batteries
The small West Texas town of Presidio recently installed a 4 megawatt sodium sulfur battery system to help smooth out it’s unreliable power supply. The same battery system also has applications for renewable energy storage.
Enhanced RET Provides Big Rebates For Off Grid Solar
Australia’s Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) legislation passed last week offers greatly increased rebates for people installing off grid solar power systems.
Supercapattery – Supercapacitor Battery Hybrid
Another solution for storing electricity generated by renewable sources such as wind and solar power is being developed by researchers at The University of Nottingham – the supercapattery.
Australia’s Enhanced Renewable Energy Target
Long awaited changes to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target were finally passed on Thursday, changes some are calling the biggest climate change reform in Australia’s history.
Biodegradable Pens Made With Wind Power
In a throw-away society, disposable pens make a significant contribution to our waste stream and the production of pens is an energy intensive process. US company DBA has taken steps to address both these issues with its “98” product.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target – Further Proposed Amendments
The Government has announced further proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Target a short time ago.
Sharp Building Solar Farms In Germany
Sharp Energy Solution Europe has announced it will build two solar farms consisting of 17,000 Sharp silicon-based thin-film solar panels for energy providers in Germany.
New Safety Rules For Solar Panel Installations In Australia
Companies seeking to install solar panels under the Government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) will have to comply with more stringent safety and compliance requirements from today.
Solar Powered Hamburgers
Burger King Corp, known as Hungry Jacks in Australia, last week unveiled a restaurant partially powered by wind and solar energy.
Solar Power Brings FIFA 2010 World Cup To Villages
FIFA World Cup fever is gripping the world once again and even more people are able to watch the soccer matches thanks to solar power and German company, SolarWorld.
