Reports : Renewable Energy Target Legislation Stalled
Several sources are reporting the Federal Government has withdrawn legislation related to a revamp of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) and that it may not be presented again until after the next Federal election.
Solar Powered Mole Repeller
While moles aren’t a problem in Australia, these cute creatures appear to be a real pest in the UK. Control methods can sometimes be quite brutal, but solar power has come to the rescue with a more humane mole control device.
Obama Speech : BP Oil Spill And Clean Energy
In the first Oval Office address of his presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama outlined his commitment to fighting the full impacts of the BP oil spill and reaffirmed his goals for a clean energy future for his nation.
Budget: Will Tasmania Get A Proper Solar Feed In Tariff?
Tasmania’s government is due to hand down its budget Thursday and sources say there will be announcements related to renewable energy. Solar power supporters in the state are hoping that among them will be an announcement of a proper solar feed in tariff for Tasmania.
Solar Power Assisted Electricity Line Inspection Robot
A robot assisted by solar power is being developed that will make the task of high voltage overhead power line inspection safer and cheaper.
Dye Sensitised Solar Cell Inventor Wins Millennium Prize
The prestigious 2010 Millennium Prize was recently awarded to Michael Grätzel for his invention and development of dye-sensitized solar cells, known as “Grätzel cells”.
Wind Farm Lobbyists Could Harm Australia’s Solar Power Industry
Sources say large wind farm developers descended on Canberra last week to lobby members of the Senate to further amend upcoming changes to the Renewable Energy Target – amendments that may negatively impact on Australia’s home solar power industry.
100 Megawatt Solar Farm For Abu Dhabi
Abengoa Solar and Total have been selected by Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar to enter into a joint venture to develop largest solar farm in the Middle East.
Suntech Solar Panels Farmer Friendly
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced yesterday all its solar panels were recently certified by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) to maintain high performance when exposed to ammonia.
95% Renewable Energy By 2050 Possible : Greenpeace
Greenpeace’s ‘Energy [R]evolution: A Sustainable World Energy Outlook’ provides an updated, detailed blueprint for slashing carbon emissions while stimulating economic growth by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy and energy efficiency.
