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.
SMA’s Solar Inverter Business Powers On
Solar power inverter market leader SMA has announced that the first half of 2010 was the most successful half year in the company’s history.
Ford Turning To Solar Power
Ford Motor Co. has announced it will build a solar farm to generate electricity at its hybrid electric vehicle factory in Michigan. Another smaller solar power station will power lighting at the assembly plant.
UK Solar Farms A Feed In Tariff Cash Cow
In a tough economic climate, some UK farmers are creating additional streams of income by installing solar panels.
Solar Powered Animal Shelter
In July, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) in the USA became one of the first animal shelters to make the switch to solar power.
US Electricity Company To Retire 900MW Of Coal Fired Generation
Xcel Energy last week announced plans to reduce coal-fired electricity generation emissions as called for under Colorado’s Clean Air Clean Jobs Act.
Harness Solar Power To Minimise Coal Electricity Generation Emissions
American plans to build large-scale solar thermal plants near coal-fired power stations should be duplicated in Australia says a local renewable energy industry figure.
Solar Panel Recycling Initiatives Power Ahead
Unlike many of today’s goods, solar panels have serviceable lives of decades and usually without any expensive repairs along the way. But all good things come to an end – or do they?
Streamline Renewable Energy Policy And Make Australia A World Leader
By establishing a single governing body to oversee renewable energy projects Australia could leap to the head of the global renewable race.