Australian Solar Institute Issues $11 Million In Grants
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) announced last week it would make $11 million available to help fund five research and development projects
Australia To Commence Electric Hot Water System Phase Out In 2010
From January 1, 2010; the Australian Government will begin a phase out of electric hot water systems in order to boost the uptake of more efficient forms of water heating such as gas, solar hot water and heat pumps.
Solar Powered Satellite Surveying The Skies
NASA’s solar powered Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, was sent into orbit around 526 kilometres above the Earth earlier this week on a mission to scan the skies.
Tasmania: The Solar Power Feed In Tariff Grinch?
The hopes for a gross solar feed in tariff system will be introduced in Tasmania have now been dashed and furthermore, Tasmania will offer one of the lowest net feed in tariffs in Australia.
Survey: Australians Favour Renewable Energy Over Nuclear
A recent survey commissioned by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) has shown huge support for renewable energy technologies such as solar power and wind energy compared to nuclear power in Australia.
Low Emissions Distributed Energy Could Save Australia $130 Billion
Broad adoption of clean distributed energy production technology including residential solar power systems could reduce the cost of Australia evolving into to a low-carbon country by as much as $130 billion by 2050, according to a new report released by CSIRO.
Australia Kicks In And Gets Kicked At Copenhagen Climate Conference
While Australia has put its hand up to take an active role in assisting developing countries with funding for renewable energy projects, it has by no means been the darling of negotiations at the Copenhagen climate conference.
1.3 Million Panel Solar Farm For Canada
The Sarnia Solar Project in Canada will be expanded from 20 megawatts of capacity to 80 megawatts (MW), making it the largest solar panel based solar farm in North America.
Superior Self Cleaning Solar Panels Coming Soon?
Research from Tel Aviv University that originally focused on a cure for Alzheimer’s disease has stumbled across an innovation for solar panels that could see what little maintenance is required reduced further.
Thailand Sets Sights On A Solar Power Future
The largest energy producing country in South-East Asia is Thailand, but the nation also has a high dependency on imported energy.
