Solar Bonus Scheme Boom In New South Wales

While the New South Wales Solar Bonus Scheme doesn’t kick off until January 1 next year; home solar power providers are already enjoying a sharp increase in orders for systems.

The Silicon Air Battery

Most of us would be more familiar with silicon being used for computer chips and solar panels – now the substance looks set to become a vital component in the next generation of batteries.

Insulation Name And Shame – Solar Power Next?

Now that a formal ‘name and shame’ list has been established for Australia’s insulation industry, is it time for the government to implement a similar list for another sector seeing its fair share of shonky operators – solar power?

Solar Sails And Space Travel

The Planetary Society recently announced its new LightSail project, a program to sail a spacecraft on sunlight alone by the end of 2010.

100% Renewable Energy By 2030?

Is it physically and economically possible to run the entire world, including transportation, off renewable energy by 2030?

NSW Solar Bonus Scheme Legislation Passed

It’s happy days for solar power supporters in New South Wales. Legislation for a gross solar feed in tariff has been passed, making the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme one of the most generous feed in tariffs in the nation.

Germany Faces Solar Power Component Shortage

Coupled with Germany’s feed in tariff program, demand for home solar power systems in recent weeks has grown enormously due to significant price reductions; threatening a solar panel and power inverter shortage in the country.