Energy Matters Launches Interactive Video Surveys on Renewable Energy
Energy Matters has launched the first in a series of interactive video surveys to gauge the Australian public’s attitudes towards renewable energy issues
Ask Dr. Solar – Net Feed In Tariffs
Dr. Solar answers a question about how net feed in tariffs work in relation to grid connect solar power systems
10 Million To Be Employed In Solar Industry By 2030
According to a report published by Greenpeace and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association early this month, solar power could provide much of the energy needs for up to two-thirds of the world’s population as soon as 2030, meanwhile stimulating a massive growth in jobs in the clean tech sector.
Ask Dr. Solar – Renovations, Switchboards and Meters.
Thinking of renovating and installing solar panels at a later date? Dr. Solar provides some advice regarding switchboards and meters.
Ask. Dr. Solar – W.A.’s Proposed Gross Feed In Tariff
Dr. Solar answers a question related to Western Australia’s proposed introduction of a gross feed in tariff
German Town Achieves Renewable Energy Independence
The farming village of Freiamt in Germany now produces 17% more renewable energy than they require and have become model for communities around the world.
Wind Turbines and Solar Arrays For New York City Buildings
New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has floated the idea of a large scale renewable energy program for New York city that would include placing wind turbines on city bridges and solar panels on skyscrapers.
Gross Feed In Tariff Crucial To Meet Renewable Energy Targets
For the necessary growth required to meet renewable energy targets in Australia, there is a critical need for the Federal Government to introduce a gross feed-in tariff scheme for residential grid connect solar power system owners. Net feed-in tariffs offered in some states simply do not provide the incentive need to help Australia achieve our renewableenergy target of 20% by 2020.
550 MW Solar Farm Project For California
San Francisco Based Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently announced the launch of their 550 megawatt Topaz Solar Farm Project, which will deliver an average of 1,100,000 megawatt-hours annually of renewable electricity; to serve approximately 239,000 residential homes.
Renewables Target Under Pressure From Big Business
Australian Greens Senator, Christine Milne, has launched a scathing attack on what she refers to as the “green mafia” – big busineses in Australia she accuses of pressuring the Federal Government to not increase the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target set for Australia.
