Suntech vs. Sanyo – The Solar Panel Battle For Japan
Suntech and Sanyo, leading manufacturers of solar panels, have been beating the corporate drums recently over their plans to increase market share in Japan.
Germany Faces Solar Power Component Shortage
Coupled with Germany’s feed in tariff program, demand for home solar power systems in recent weeks has grown enormously due to significant price reductions; threatening a solar panel and power inverter shortage in the country.
Harvesting Hydrogen With Solar Power
Some companies have made great inroads in utilising renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power in the hydrogen harvesting process.
Australia’s ‘Green Start’ For Low Income Households
Environment Minister Peter Garrett yesterday provided details of a new $130 million initiative called Green Start, designed to assist low-income and disadvantaged households in Australia in their water and energy efficiency efforts; including better access to renewable energy options such as solar power.
Sunpower Announce Solar Farm Projects
Canadian based energy company Etrion Corporation and and SunPower Corp. recently announced an agreement to build four solar farms, totaling four megawatts, in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
World’s Largest Wind Farm For Sweden?
A Swedish firm has its sights set on constructing and operating a massive wind farm in the country, consisting of 1100 wind turbines capable of generating between 8 and 12 terawatt hours annually.
Sanyo’s Solar Powered Prefab Homes
Sanyo Homes Co., a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co., recently announced it will begin selling prefabricated environmentally friendly homes that include full home solar power systems.
Major Renewable Energy Projects In Australia – Report
According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), at the end of October 2009 there were nine major renewable energy projects in Australia at an advanced stage of development and 80 less advanced renewable energy projects.
Ice Battery – Renewable Energy Storage
During 2009, we’ve reported on all sorts of possible alternatives to traditional deep cycle batteries for renewable energy storage.Introducing another possibility – the ice battery – and it’s already on the market.
USA and China Team Up On Renewable Energy
In a joint initiative to accelerate clean energy development in both countries, US President Obama and Chinese President Hu yesterday announced a package of measures.