Australia Solar Credits Scheme Questioned By ATA
The upcoming Australian Solar Credits scheme, due to replace the current Solar Homes and Communities Program $8,000 rebate in July this year has come under scrutiny by the Alternative Energy Association (ATA).
Australia And The International Renewable Energy Agency
Government delegates from more than 100 countries attended the first meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Bonn, Germany and 75 countries signed the founding document of IRENA. Australia was not one of them
Students Switching Schools Onto Solar Energy
Australian students concerned about energy related carbon dioxide emissions might want to pay a visit to the site of Students For Solar Schools, a group in the USA, for a bit of inspiration that can be applied locally.
Solar Power Vs Clean Coal In Australia
It’s been revealed a solar gross feed in tariff scheme would have only cost households in the Australian state of Victoria in the range of an additional 2 and 4% on current electricity bills. Solar power is looking increasingly attractive compared to “clean coal” technology, which has been estimated to increase current power generation costs 50 to 75%.
Suntech Scores Solar Panel Supply Scoop
After recently securing a contract for the supply of 5 megawatts of Suntech solar panels for a 10 megawatt solar farm to power Masdar City, the company has also just inked a one year deal with a US company for the supply of 5MW of solar panels during 2009.
Australia Scaring Off Overseas Solar Power Investment?
Australia is losing out billions of dollars in overseas investment and countless local jobs through not providing solar companies incentives that are available in other countries
Australian Solar Feed In Tariff Petition Launched
Energy Matters (https://www.energymatters.com.au), a leading provider of wind and solar power equipment and installation services, has launched a national petition at FeedInTariff.com.au, concerning the issue of renewable energy feed in tariffs.
US Renewable Energy Record Set
According to a recent report released by the Energy Information Administration, 2007 saw renewable energy sources, other than conventional hydroelectric capacity, accounting for the largest portion of capacity additions.
Robotic Wind Turbine Inspector Developed
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF have developed RIWEA, a robot that checks the rotor blades of wind turbines.
Clean Coal Confuses Consumers
It’s a term that’s being increasingly bandied around by politicians and commentators – clean coal; but one that even that some coal industry representative bodies are hesitant to use as it confuses consumers.
