Rooftop Solar Panels Decrease Power Line Costs
California has set a target of obtaining 33% of the its electricity from renewables by 2020. Some of that energy will come from interstate projects, meaning that billions will need to be spent on transmission infrastructure. Rooftop solar can help reduce those costs.
Suntech To Lead Solar Panel Production
Suntech has been predicted to topple Q-Cells to become the world’s leading producer of crystalline cells for solar panels in 2009.
NEWSFLASH: Australia’s Solar Industry Screwed… Again
Solar power supporters and the Australian solar industry have been once again left in the dark after today’s voting down of ETS legislation.
Clean Coal A Water Hog
A report prepared for the Australian Government has warned that coal-fired power plants incorporating carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be one-quarter to one-third more water intensive.
ACT Greens Push For Mandatory Solar Hot Water
The ACT Greens will be tabling a bill to make it mandatory for all new houses in the nation’s capital to have solar hot water, heat pump or efficient gas hot water systems.
USA’s First Solar Tower Unveiled
eSolar, a U.S. solar thermal power company, last week unveiled its 5-megawatt (MW) Sierra SunTower solar power plant; heralding what it says is the beginning of a new era for solar energy in the nation.
North Carolina Wind Power Controversy
The North Carolina State Senate has moved to ban large wind turbines from the western ridgelines throughout the state.
Australian Push For Fully Solar Schools
An Australian public policy think-tank has urged the NSW Government to consider investing approximately $40 million a year over three years to convert its public primary schools to 100% solar power.
Solar Panel Industry Outlook
Solar panel inventory levels may ease towards the end of 2009 and the market is see the beginning of recovery, according to Navigant Consulting.
Obama’s $1.5 Billion Battery Boost
US President Barack Obama yesterday announced $1.5 billion in grants to go to USA based manufacturers to produce hi-tech batteries, components and to expand battery recycling capacity.
