The Solar Tent
Camping has definitely evolved over the years and roughing it is certainly not as rough as it used to be. Another camping challenge that may be overcome soon is the one related to power, courtesy of solar energy.
NEWSFLASH – Off Grid Solar Covered Under Solar Credits Scheme
The end of the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) for rural Australians caused havoc earlier this week, but it’s been announced that off grid solar power systems will be covered under the new Solar Credits scheme.
Solar Petition Tabled By Greens In Australian Senate
Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne, will today table a petition from over 17,000 Australians calling on the Parliament to implement a gross national feed-in tariff to give renewable energy technologies the support they deserve.
Solar Powered LED Street Lights
A new solar/LED street lighting application operate up to 85% more efficiently than HID counterparts and offers a return on investment of between 2 – 5 years.
Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Nuclear Power
A new study has found the cost of electricity generated by new nuclear reactors could be triple the cost increased energy efficiency and renewable energy sourced power.
NEWSFLASH – Australia’s Off Grid Solar Rebates Ended
The Australian Government has announced the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program (RRPGP) that provided substantial subsidies for off grid wind and solar power is closed to new applications except in Western Australia.
Greenwashing Renewable Energy?
The renewable energy boom and associated incentives are seeing intense lobbying to have other technologies viewed as renewable, such as nuclear power plants and the burning of garbage and waste from coal mines.
USA Solar Energy Consumer Survey Results
US solar company Applied Materials recently released the findings of a survey relating to the general public’s understanding and opinions about solar energy.
NEWSFLASH – Australia’s Solar Credits Legislation Stalled
Australia’s Renewable Energy Target bill, which included the new solar credits scheme, has been deferred until at least August 2009. This will have immediate negative impact on the Australian solar industry with layoffs imminent according to the CEC. However, national solar power company Energy Matters have said at this point they will continue to offer solar credits inclusive prices on systems under the assumption the legislation will pass after further debate.
Renewable Energy Jobs Boom In Europe
A new study has revealed thatin excess of 3.4 million European jobs are directly related to renewable energy, sustainable transport and energy efficiency related goods and services.
