USA’s Cash For Clunkers: A Lesson For Australia
The Gillard government is planning a ‘cash for clunkers’ program for Australia, with the cash to come from funding for solar power. Eyes have been on the USA to see how its program fared in reducing carbon emissions. The verdict: not so good.
Historic White House Solar Panel On Road Trip
A group of solar energy activists from Unity College in the US plan to take their campaign for a renewable future on the road – with an unusual travelling companion: one of the original 41 solar panels President Jimmy Carter installed on the White House roof in 1979.
Mosman Council Trials Solar Powered Compactor Bin
Already used extensively in the USA, a BigBelly solar powered compactor rubbish bin is now being trialed by Sydney’s Mosman Council
Solar Power On Bob Katter’s Wish List
While Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s hopes of staying in power are closer to becoming a reality, the show isn’t over yet. Bob Katter has submitted his wish list to Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott and among the items are references to solar power and clean energy generally.
Energy Matters A Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards Finalist
Melbourne-based national solar energy company Energy Matters has been announced a finalist in the Citipower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards for environmental sustainability.
Catalyst Key To Personalised Renewable Energy Power Plants
The discovery of a new catalyst that boosts the production of oxygen in fuel cells will pave the way for “personalised” renewable energy power plants, a study has found.
New Holland’s Solar/Hydrogen Powered Tractor
A tractor that uses hydrogen fuel created in conjunction with renewable energy sources such as solar power – it’s not just a concept on a designer’s drawing board, it’s a reality. Meet New Holland’s NH2 tractor – the company’s contribution to energy independent farming
Sanyo’s Solar Power Assisted Bus
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. and Ryobi Group have unveiled a solar power assisted bus to commemorate Ryobi’s 100th anniversary.
Origin, AGL Warn Of Electricity Price Increases
Energy Minister Martin Ferguson warned earlier this year that decisions of State and Territory Governments to attempt to hold back necessary electricity price increases would be “coming home to roost”. He wasn’t kidding.
Solar Power To Provide Greater Safety For Soldiers
The US Department of Defense (DoD) say they can improve the safety of soldiers in war zones by giving them their own portable solar power systems.