Victoria’s Solar Feed In Tariff – From Credit To Cash
Market forces have come into play that are seeing many Victorian households getting a far better deal for the clean energy they create from their home solar power systems.
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.
Solar Farm For Western Australia Announced
Expressions of interest are being requested for the construction of a 50MW – 150MW solar farm in Western Australia.
Suntech vs. Sanyo – The Solar Panel Battle For Japan
Suntech and Sanyo, leading manufacturers of solar panels, have been beating the corporate drums recently over their plans to increase market share in Japan.
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.