SunPower Announces SunRay Acquisition
SunPower Corp. announced on Friday it will acquire SunRay Renewable Energy, a leading European solar farm developer.
Honda’s Solar Powered Hydrogen Fuel Station
Late in January, Honda commenced operations of another solar hydrogen fuel station prototype. Honda’s forays into solar hydrogen solutions has among its goals the development of a feasible home refueling station.
World’s Smallest Solar Powered Sensor
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a tiny solar powered sensor – 1,000 times smaller than comparable commercial counterparts.
Car Bodies As Batteries?
Researchers from Imperial College London are developing a prototype carbon fibre material that can act as a battery and is strong and lightweight enough to be used for car components.
Recommendation Threatens ACT Solar Feed In Tariff
The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission has made a draft recommendation that the premium rate for the ACT’s solar feed in tariff program be dropped to 37 cents per kilowatt hour for new systems being connected after June this year.
Nuclear Power Giant Areva Buys Solar Start-up Ausra
French nuclear power firm Areva announced earlier today the acquisition of Austra, a provider of concentrated solar power electricity generation infrastructure.
Indoor Solar Panels For The Office?
The idea of indoor solar panels may sound a little like the concept of deck chairs on submarines, but U.S. based Solaroad Technologies may be onto something with their “CubeTube” cylindrical solar panels.
Australia A Smart Grid World Leader
Australia is now considered to be one of the world leaders in a technology to play a critical role in addressing how the world utilises energy in the future – smart grid development.
Monash University Goes Solar
Monash University has announced the completion of a 70kW solar farm at its Clayton campus in Victoria, capable of generating 100,00 kilowatt-hours annually.
Abbot’s Emissions Reduction Fund – The Verdict
A couple of days on from Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott’s announcement of the coalition’s official climate change policies and the Emissions Reduction Fund, the dust has settled somewhat and verdicts from various corners are in.
