Energy Matters Calls For National Solar Schools Program Extension
Australia’s National Solar Schools program has been relaunched – but only for a short time. In the latest round, schools only have until August 20, 2010 to submit their applications.
REC Solar Panels Chosen By Singapore’s Housing Development Board
Norway-based REC Group has announced its successful tender bid to supply REC solar panels for residential rooftop solar power systems for Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB).
NEWSFLASH – National Solar Schools Program Funding Now Available
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong has just announced a new round of funding for the National Solar Schools Program.
Unmanned Solar Powered Aircraft Record Attempt
Hard on the heels of Solar Impulse’s record breaking 24 hour flight, the BBC reports an unmanned solar powered aircraft is about to undergo a 2 week non-stop mission.
REC Solar Panels – Australian Home Solar Power Launch
A hugely popular brand in Europe and already proven in local commercial installations, Energy Matters’ much anticipated shipment of REC Peak Energy Series solar panels arrived in Australia last week. Energy Matters is the first company to offer REC modules for the Australian home solar power market.
Solar Sail Spacecraft Success
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently announced its solar power sail demonstrator craft called “IKAROS ” has successfully unfurled its solar sail and is now being powered by solar pressure.
Germany’s Amended Feed In Tariffs Favour Home Solar Power
Amendments to Germany’s solar feed in tariffs were passed yesterday, with support for solar farm installations on cropland abandoned altogether; while making small to medium rooftop solar power systems more attractive.
Solar Inverter Market Forecast To Grow 70%
According to the World Market for Photovoltaic (PV) Inverters – 2010 Edition, the global solar inverter market grew by 14.8% in 2009 and is tipped to jump by almost 70% in 2010.
From Nuclear Weapons To Solar Power
A site once used for testing weapons of mass destruction is about to play an important role in a much more peaceful and cleaner project – testing solar power.
Solar Powered Plane Completes Night Flight
Thousands of well wishers and the curious followed the first full night journey for a solar powered aircraft today.
