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.
Harvard University Powers Ahead With Wind
Two 10 kilowatt wind turbines were commissioned at Harvard University in the USA yesterday, representing the largest wind energy project on campus to date.
Suntech’s New Wd Series Polycrystalline Solar Panel
Solar panel maker Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has unveiled a 60 cell multi-crystalline solar module called the “Wd”.
Solar Powered Bird Scarer
Keeping birds away from crops and other structures can be a real challenge; particularly when attempting to approach the problem in a humane way.
The Solar Roof Tile .. That Looks Like One
Solar roof tiles are nothing new; but most just look like small solar panels, not blending in well with the surrounding roof structure in terms of design.