Don’t Blame Solar Power For Rising Electricity Costs : CEC
According to Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC), the cost of supporting residential solar power is a “drop in the ocean” stacked up against the billions of dollars in network costs that it says are primarily responsible for driving a spike in electricity prices in NSW.
Broadcast Australia Powers Site With Wind And Solar Energy
Broadcast Australia has upgraded a radio and television broadcast transmission site in Tasmania to be powered by renewable energy.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 7 – October 7, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers Ontario wind and solar projects, Greenpeace slams banks’ coal investment, Germany to remain a solar powerhouse, a solar powered aquatic robot and Australia’s green loans program.
UK Solar Power Feed In Tariffs Delivering
Rooftop solar energy systems are driving uptake of the UK government’s pilot solar feed-in tariff scheme, according to a report into the first six months of the policy.
Old Solar Panels That Just Won’t Die
Today’s solar panels usually have a warranty period of around 25 years; but if solar panels of the past are anything to go by, a far longer working life could be expected.
Obama Approves Solar Power System For The White House
After nearly 25 years, solar panels and a solar hot water system will again appear on the White House roof.
Energy Matters Video News – October 4, 2010
In this episode, Virginia covers solar cells taking a leaf from plants, a possible carbon tax for Australia, solar powered hemp bodied electric cars and new life for electric car batteries.
Ontario’s Government Showcases Wind And Solar Power Projects
Canada has come under fire over the last few years for its exploitation of tar sands resources in Alberta, but in the province of Ontario, solid headway is being made in renewable energy.
Greenpeace Slams Australia’s Big 4 Banks’ Coal Power Investment
A report prepared for Greenpeace Australia Pacific has found Australia’s big four banks are pouring huge amounts of money into the most polluting form of power generation: coal.
Germany To Remain A Solar Powerhouse
2011 is shaping up as a bumper year for world growth in the solar photovoltaic market, according to global market forecaster iSuppli Corp.