Schott Solar AG Extends Solar Panel Guarantees
Schott Solar AG recently announced the extension of guarantees on its solar panels.
Australia’s Smart Grid A Step Closer
The Australian Government yesterday announced the next step in transforming Australia’s ageing electricity grid into a “smart grid” through the release of a report.
Suntech Flips The Switch On 10MW Solar Farm
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced the completion and grid connection of the first 10 megawatt utility-scale PV-based solar farm in China.
Solar Powered EV Charging Stations For California
US companies SolarCity and Rabobank, last week announced a partnership to construct the world’s first solar powered fast-charge electric car charging corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles
Ireland Receives $335 Million Loan For Wind Power
The European Investment Bank announced yesterday it will assist Ireland in tapping its wind power potential by lending the country up to EUR 500 million.
Ferguson Dumps On Solar Feed In Tariffs ..Again
Australia’s Resources Minister Martin Ferguson used the recent Solar Flagships conference to again reject a proven way to massively boost solar energy uptake in Australia – a gross, uniform national feed in tariff
Townsville Solar City Project First Anniversary
Environment Minister Peter Garrett today joined project leaders, council representatives and others to celebrate the first year of the $32 million Townsville Solar City initiative.
Solar Panels And Australia’s Recent Dust Storms
Residents in Sydney awoke last Wednesday to what some termed an “Armageddon” dawn – an eerie red light bathing the city that persisted for much of the day. The choking dust not only proved challenging for asthma sufferers, but also owners of solar panels.
Energy Matters Launches Australian Solar Power Online Forums
Energy Matters, a national provider of solar power solutions for home, business and community groups has launched an online community to cater to supporters of solar power and other forms of renewable energy in Australia.
Suntech Breaks Solar Panel Efficiency Record – Again
Suntech has again beaten all previous records for polycrystalline silicon module conversion efficiency. The new world record conversion efficiency (aperture area only) was measured at 16.53% by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Germany.