Suntech Joins Solar Panel Recycling Program
Suntech announced recently that the company has joined PV Cycle; a European association establishing a voluntary take-back and recycling program for solar panels.
In Pursuit Of Wind Turbine Blade Perfection
Researchers have developed sensors and software to continuously monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades, a step toward improving efficiency by adjusting for rapidly changing wind conditions.
Australia Revamps Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Australian Government has repackaged its Carbon Pollution Reduction scheme to try and win support for the controversial program that has been heavily opposed by both green groups and industry.
Migratory Bird Friendly Wind Farm
The 202 MW Peñascal wind farm in Texas, operated by the Spanish firm Iberdrola Renewables, has found a way to protect migrating birds at times of peak activity.
Lockheed Martin’s Solar Powered Airship
Lockheed Martin is undertaking a USD $400 million contract to construct a prototype of a solar powered airship for the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Air Force.
World’s Largest Solar Tower Power Plant Commences Operations
Spain’s Abengoa Solar has commenced operation of the new PS20 solar power plant located at the Solúcar Platform, near Seville in Spain.
UK To Crack Down On Coal Power
In an announcement late last week, the UK government proposed sweeping changes that would see the construction of any new coal based power stations require a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) component.
Solar Powered Farts And Energy Storage
While energy storage has always posed somewhat of a challenge when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing; a technology showing promise is using solar power and wind energy to help generate farts, or more accurately, methane.
The Solar Power Sharks Are Circling
While the solar industry in Australia is generally populated by ethical companies that have a genuine passion for the products they sell, the explosion of low quality equipment coupled with financial incentives have seen some fly-by-night operations set up shop to take advantage of consumers; offering deals that seem too good to be true – and in many cases, indeed they are.
Breaking News – Tasmania Off Grid Solar Rebate Halted
A solar industry source in Tasmania reported on the weekend that in Tasmania, RRPGP funding for off grid wind and solar power systems has been halted.
