Solar Powered Cyborg Spy Beetle
That fly on the wall. Is it watching you? Is that a solar panel on its back? Paranoia? No, the concept is now reality.
Kyocera Donates Solar Panels To Power Uganda Schools
Kyocera Corporation has announced it is donating and installing off grid solar power systems to 15 schools in Uganda over the next five years.
Australian Greens Unveil Safe Climate Bill
Released yesterday, the Australian Greens’ Safe Climate Bill is what the party is calling first legislative attempt to rapidly transform Australia into a “flourishing carbon neutral powerhouse”.
Florida’s New 90,000 Solar Panel Power Station
Florida Power & Light Company recently announced its DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia will begin generating electricity later this month.
Wind Power Outlook for North America
A report on the wind power industry in the USA by Pike Research says that while the sector is continuing to grow, it won’t be at the pace prior to this year.
Rechargeable Battery Pre-Charged Via Solar Power
Sanyo’s revamped eneloop batteries can be recharged up to 1500 times are now also pre-charged at the factory using renewable energy generated from solar power.
Where’s My Solar Rebate? SHCP Government Update
Many of the people who applied for the Solar Homes and Communities Plan rebate are still waiting for the results of their application.
Ontario’s New Gross Solar Feed In Tariff Pays 84c Per kWh
Ontario’s feed in tariff program has been relaunched – and is even more generous than the last. For owners of solar panel systems under 10kW, they’ll receive AUD 84c (current exchange rates) per kWh on all power produced.
Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Push
One of the first projects under the new push for clean power in Tasmania is the long term goal for renewable energy to replace diesel based power generation on Bass Strait islands
Australian Insulation Rebate Fraud Fiasco Unfolding
Australian Minister Peter Garrett has announced 100 insulation companies will be removed from the Government’s $2.7 billion insulation rebate program because of “unscrupulous behaviour”, including cases of overcharging and fraudulent invoicing.