Greens Tout Renewable Energy Certificate Value Fix
The Greens will today announce the drafting of a private member’s bill that would see solar hot water systems and home solar power installations added to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target rather than counting towards it in an effort to boost flagging REC values.
New 1 Megawatt Solar Farm For Walmart
US retail giant Walmart announced completion of the company’s largest solar power project at its distribution center in Apple Valley, California last week.
Intel Going Solar
Intel’s amazing success has been based on silicon and now the world’s leading computer chip maker will be using silicon in a different way – to generate solar power.
How Many Solar Panels To Power Australia?
Supporters of solar power often wonder how many solar panels it would take to power Australia and if grouped together, how much land would they occupy?
Trev – Another Aussie Electric Car
Meet Trev, the two-seater renewable energy vehicle; designed and built by staff and students at the University of South Australia.
The Solar Royals
Some members of the Royal Family have been dabbling in solar power for over 30 years.
France, Germany To Reduce Solar Feed In Tariffs
Two major markets for solar power are about to face interesting times. France and Germany will be cutting the rates paid to solar power system owners for generating electricity under their respective feed in tariff programs.
Suntech Solar Panels To Power Shanghai World Expo
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced the commissioning of two Suntech solar panel powered grid connected solar energy systems on the China Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Australian Solar Power Company Sponsors 20,000 Trees
National solar solutions provider Energy Matters has announced a major milestone in their tree planting initiative, stating the planting of 20,000 trees have been sponsored by the company in the last 18 months.
Solar Power To Help Light Earthquake Ravaged Haiti
US company Sol Inc. is rendering assistance to the Haiti earthquake disaster effort by donating solar powered lighting systems so that relief efforts can be provided during dark hours and to provide greater safety and security to those affected.
