Australian Solar Feed In Tariffs Exempt From Pension Income Test
It’s official – Centrelink has announced solar feed in tariffs will not be included in pension income tests.
Clean Energy Projects Could Replace Hazelwood Power Station By 2013
In a report released by Environment Victoria yesterday, the group says Hazelwood Power Station could be replaced with clean and renewable energy projects as soon as the end of 2012; and by doing so would slash Victoria’s greenhouse pollution by 12 percent.
Energy Matters Supports NMIT’s Awards Night
Energy Matters representative Deborah Porter presented NMIT’s Outstanding Renewable Energy Student with a $500 gift certificate at the NMIT’s awards night last Wednesday.
Abbott’s Budget Reply – Renewable Energy
In a response to the recent Federal Budget announcements, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott had little to say yesterday about renewable energy.
Australian Budget – Renewable Energy Reactions
As with any Budget, last night’s announcements met with a mixture of optimism and criticism from various corners in relation to renewable energy.
Survey: Australians Want Solar Power Mandatory On New Houses
Recent research has found 83% of Australian home owners believe solar power systems should be installed on all new houses in Australia by 2015.
Bladeless, Practically Silent Fuller Wind Turbine
Solar Aero Research, a New Hampshire alternative-energy organisation dedicated to energy independence and development of renewable resources, has been granted a patent for its bladeless, practically silent Fuller Wind Turbine.
Small Scale Clean Power Generation Encourages Energy Efficiency
Microgeneration technologies encourage energy efficient behaviour by raising energy consciousness among consumers says Micropower Europe.
New Process Turns Wind And Solar Power Into Gas
While natural gas is often converted into electricity, a new process means renewable electricity can now be transformed into a substitute for natural gas – another source of power for electricity generation..
Silicon Ink Solar Cell Achieves Efficiency Record
U.S. based Innovalight, Inc. yesterday announced the company has achieved a new record of 19 percent conversion efficiency with silicon ink processed solar cells.