ACT Solar Gross Feed In Tariff Countdown
Solar power system owners in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are counting down the days to March 1 when the region will be the first in Australia to offer a solar gross feed in tariff program.
Energy Matters At The Brisbane Home Show
The Energy Matters Brisbane team will be in attendance at the Brisbane Home Show 2009. Energy Matters technical staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide free advice on renewable energy options, plus to arrange for no-obligation quotations and free site inspections.
The True Cost Of Electricity
Cheap electricity is something Australians have become accustomed to; but is it really cheap? There’s a slew of hidden costs that don’t show up on electricity bills, but in taxation.
Solar Power And Coal – An Unholy Alliance?
Solar energy and the coal fired power generation industry might seem at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to clean power, but the potential of solar power melding in with coal related activities is becoming a real possibility to help lessen the impact that the fossil fuel plants have in generating electricity.
WFC Advocating Feed In Tariffs For Renewables
The World Future Council (WFC) is a global advocate for the concerns of future generations. One of the WFC’s current projects is climate and sustainability – how the use of alternative energies such as solar power and wind energy can be supported by the implementation of gross feed in tariffs.
Wind Energy Industry Employing More Than Coal Mining
A recent report has highlighted a very interesting and important statistic – the wind power industry now employs more people than coal mining in the USA.
Wind Power Uptake Blows Away Records
According to a recent report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) the USA has surpassed Germany and is now the leader in wind power installations. Total global installations last year exceeded 27,000 MW, 36% more than in 2007, mainly due to massive growth in Europe, North America and Asia.
President Obama’s AUD$155 Billion Green Kickstart
Of the AUD$1.4 trillion economic stimulus package planned for the USA by President Obama and currently being debated in Congress, over AUD$155 Billion is earmarked for renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Grid Connected Solar Punt
A solar powered, grid connected craft that defies the old saying of a boat being just a hole in the water that you continuously pour money into.
Solar Energy: In The Interests Of Australia’s National Security
For any country, power generation facilities provide a very attractive target for hostile parties or states. Take out a few power plants and you instantly have chaos, severely compromising not only the target, but a massive region beyond. A nation in disarray is a nation that is unable to effectively defend itself. There is a solution for Australia – solar energy.
