Oil Executives Become Renewable Energy Converts
A quiet revolution is taking place in the oil industry, with increasing numbers of oil and gas executives becoming nervous about the future of black gold and increasingly enthusiastic about renewable energy.
Australia Announces Carbon Reduction Targets
A short time ago, the Australian Government released a much awaited white paper with details of its carbon reduction targets, energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and emissions trading scheme; due to commence on July 1, 2010.
Rudd’s Biggest Day? The Australian Solar Industry Awaits
Many in the solar industry, investors and home owners will be waiting to hear further news of Prime Minister Rudd’s fast tracking of funding for renewable energy announced yesterday.
$25m Solar Farm For Western Australia
Two solar farms are to be constructed in Western Australia’s Pilbara region in the townships of Marble Bar and Nullagine at a cost of 25 million dollars, reducing the dependency of the communities on fossil fuel for electricity production, namely diesel generators.
Shadow Over Solar Legislation In Australia
As Australia moves towards becoming a solar nation, a local renewable energy firm has identified a gaping hole in current legislation.
Revolutionary Solar Panel Hits Australian Market
Energy Matters today announced a partnership with Sanyo for the distribution of Sanyo’s 205 Watt HIT Solar Panel; a revolutionary hybrid solar module designed specifically for grid connect solar power systems.
Study: Wind And Solar Trump Clean Coal And Nuclear Power
According to the results of an exhaustive study by Professor Mark Z. Jacobson of Stanford University, the best energy options for addressing climate change and lowering air pollution aren’t nuclear power or clean coal, but from wind energy and solar power technologies.
Clean Energy Council Encouraging Green Bonus Spending
The Clean Energy Council (CEC), a representative body for the clean energy sector in Australia, is encouraging Australians to invest their Federal Government provided bonus into improving home energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.
EU Reaches Agreement On Renewable Energy Targets
Members of the European Parliament and the Council’s Presidency have arrived at an informal compromise to ensure that the EU will reach its climate target of at least 20% renewable energy share of total energy consumption by 2020.
Israel’s Largest Solar Farm Inaugurated
A 50 kilowatt grid connected rooftop solar farm has been brought online in thetown of Qazrin in Northern Israel, the largest solar power plant in Israeltoday.
