Wind Energy Powered Ahead Globally In 2009
The Global Wind Energy Council has announced the world’s wind power capacity grew to 157.9 GW in 2009. During last year, 37.5 GW of wind turbine capacity was added, representing growth of 31% over 2008.
Making Solar Cells From Tobacco Plants
Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley have utilised genetically engineered bacteria to produce the basic materials for the development of solar cells from tobacco plants.
Saudi Arabia Turns To Solar To Power Desalination
When Saudi Arabia, a major oil producing country, turns to the sun to solve energy problems; the world should definitely sit up and take notice.
Tony Abbot’s ERF – A ‘Solar Sunrise’ For Australia?
Tony Abbott announced the Emissions Reduction Fund a short time ago, which will include a range of measures to support the increased uptake and use of renewable energy in homes and communities in Australia.
Solarfun Joins Solar Panel Recycling Initiative
Solarfun announced yesterday it had joined PV Cycle; an organisation with the goal of implementing the photovoltaic industry’s commitment to set up a voluntary take back and recycling scheme for retired solar panels.
US Wind Power Grew 39% in 2009
According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the U.S. wind industry defied earlier expectations and experienced a bumper year in 2009.
UK Gears Up For Feed In Tariff
Final details of the long awaited Clean Energy Cashback scheme, the UK’s feed in tariff, will be announced in a few days; amid calls for it to offer higher payments to renewable energy system owners.
Suntech Announces U.S. Solar Panel Plant Location
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced the company’s first U.S. manufacturing plant will be located in the City of Goodyear, Arizona. The move makes Suntech the first clean-tech company to bring manufacturing employment to the United States.
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.
