ACT Feed In Tariff Launched – Canberra Solar Power To Boom
The ACT’s new gross feed in tariff system came into effect yesterday and is set to create a thriving solar power industry for Canberra.
Emissions Debate Heating Up In Australia
A week is often a long time in politics, and this week has been no exception when it comes to the topic of how Australia will address climate change and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Solar Batteries That Recharge Themselves
Recharging small batteries for various gadgets can be somewhat of a pain and while solar battery chargers are available, what if the charger was built into the battery itself? An enterprising individual by the name of Knut Karlsen has done just that.
Australian Solar Feed In Tariff Petition Tops 10,000
Melbourne, Victoria, 25 February 2009. A petition calling for the Federal Government to implement a national solar gross feed-in tariff program has already gathered over 10,000 signatures in support, less than a month after it was launched.
Japan Announces Solar Feed In Tariffs
In an attempt to spur on uptake of renewable energy sources and stimulate a flagging economy, Japan’s government is launching a net model feed-in tariff scheme where owners of grid connected solar power systems will be paid a premium rate for surplus electricity generated.
Solar Energy Lighting Up Schools
Increasing numbers of schools around the world are taking a leadership role in renewable energy education by installing solar energy systems to help power their campuses, financed by government grants and rebates.
Solar Powered Mobile Phones Unveiled
The last week or so has seen a flurry of announcements from mobile phone companies about upcoming releases of phones powered directly by solar energy.
Solar Highway Nears Completion
A solar energy project in Germany seeking to make better use of space taken up by roads by turning them into generators of clean electricity.
Spain Announces New Solar Feed In Tariff Projects
After some delay which threw Spain’s solar industry into disarray, the government has announced the first round of solar projects that have been accepted under the country’s feed in tariff program for 2009.
Australia’s Printable Solar Cells
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Peter Batchelor, announced yesterday the beginning of trials to print solar cells using technology developed by the CSIRO, a partner in the Victorian Organic Solar Cell Consortium project.
