1.3 Million Panel Solar Farm For Canada
The Sarnia Solar Project in Canada will be expanded from 20 megawatts of capacity to 80 megawatts (MW), making it the largest solar panel based solar farm in North America.
Superior Self Cleaning Solar Panels Coming Soon?
Research from Tel Aviv University that originally focused on a cure for Alzheimer’s disease has stumbled across an innovation for solar panels that could see what little maintenance is required reduced further.
Thailand Sets Sights On A Solar Power Future
The largest energy producing country in South-East Asia is Thailand, but the nation also has a high dependency on imported energy.
Solar Powered Spirit Rover Still Mired In Mars Muck
Many people who have followed the adventures of the solar powered Mars rover duo Spirit and Opportunity, have become quite attached to the contraptions and have enthusiastically cheered them on – but a sense of doom hangs in the air for Spirit.
U.S. Solar Panel Demand Grows in 2009
It may have been a tough year economically speaking, but U.S. grid connect solar power demand will reach at least 440 MW in 2009, up from 320 MW in 2008
Hot Water Systems As Wind Power Batteries
A recent study outlines the possibility of off-peak water heating programs to generate demand for renewable energy sources such as wind power.
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?
