Solar Powered Mars Rover Sets Record
NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Project will pass a historic Martian longevity record today. The solar powered Opportunity rover will beat the duration record set by NASA’s Viking 1 Lander in November 1982 of six years and 116 days operating on the surface of Mars.
India’s Solar PV Industry : Snapshot
A recent report from ISA states PV production in India for during 2008-09 was estimated at 1753 MW of solar cells and 2403 MW of solar panels, with a large proportion of production being exported.
Australian Solar Feed In Tariffs Exempt From Pension Income Test
It’s official – Centrelink has announced solar feed in tariffs will not be included in pension income tests.
Clean Energy Projects Could Replace Hazelwood Power Station By 2013
In a report released by Environment Victoria yesterday, the group says Hazelwood Power Station could be replaced with clean and renewable energy projects as soon as the end of 2012; and by doing so would slash Victoria’s greenhouse pollution by 12 percent.
Energy Matters Supports NMIT’s Awards Night
Energy Matters representative Deborah Porter presented NMIT’s Outstanding Renewable Energy Student with a $500 gift certificate at the NMIT’s awards night last Wednesday.
Abbott’s Budget Reply – Renewable Energy
In a response to the recent Federal Budget announcements, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott had little to say yesterday about renewable energy.
Australian Budget – Renewable Energy Reactions
As with any Budget, last night’s announcements met with a mixture of optimism and criticism from various corners in relation to renewable energy.
Survey: Australians Want Solar Power Mandatory On New Houses
Recent research has found 83% of Australian home owners believe solar power systems should be installed on all new houses in Australia by 2015.
Bladeless, Practically Silent Fuller Wind Turbine
Solar Aero Research, a New Hampshire alternative-energy organisation dedicated to energy independence and development of renewable resources, has been granted a patent for its bladeless, practically silent Fuller Wind Turbine.
Small Scale Clean Power Generation Encourages Energy Efficiency
Microgeneration technologies encourage energy efficient behaviour by raising energy consciousness among consumers says Micropower Europe.