Industrial energy efficiency to aid in creating a sustainable future
According to a recent report, it is vital for modern society to improve industrial energy efficiency in order to satisfy the social & environmental targets.
Solargain milestone as their 40,000th solar panel is installed
Solargain has recently completed its 40,000th solar panel installation, comprising of more than 10,000 solar hot water installations and over 30,000 solar PV installations. This achievement another clear indication of the positive change in the attitude of Australians towards...
SunEdison program to train low-income renewable energy workers
GRID Alternatives, Australia’s biggest not-for-profit solar installer, and SunEdison have recently agreed upon a $5 million partnership set to boost the solar industry as well as the Australian economy
Climate change global action encourages big business to step up
Just a mere six years ago an international climate treaty was on the verge of becoming possible. Costly green technology coupled with a good dose of scepticism concerning climate change as well as a heavy...
Energy industry changing with solar expected to achieve grid parity
Energy analysts at Deutshe Bank, a global financial institution based in Germany, have announced that by the year 2016, solar power is expected to be the same rate, or even cheaper, than traditional electricity from...
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Solar monitoring predictions by Locus Energy Director, Gabe Abbott
Earlier this year in a webinar the Director of Business Development at Locus Energy, Gabe Abbott, offered his top four predictions for the future of solar monitoring. This article is a recap outlining the highlights...
Solar energy boom catalysts according to NPR’s Money Planet
Solar energy has been around for a while but it has only been in the last few years as technology has improved that it has become a viable option for majority of consumers. Globally we...
Mining industry companies named and shamed for pollution by ACF
A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) indicated that the mining industry is largely to be blamed for the country's current pollution levels. Through their research informed by data collected by the Clean...
Coal industry suffers as demand falls short of supply
As countries across the world become increasingly aware of the damage caused by the coal industry and other fossil fuels, a decreasing demand and a move towards renewable sources has caused a major shift in...
Solar panels capable of supplying California’s energy needs 5x over
A recent study, conducted by the Carnegie Institution for Science in the US and led by Rebecca R. Hernandez, has found that if solar panels are installed on the rooftops of all California residences, it...
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Solar power storage to get easier with Solar Citizens campaign
Stand Up For Solar is a national campaign run by Solar Citizens and which was first launched in Nambour during April. The renewable energy drive is a first of its kind and is being welcomed...
Hydrogen-powered train to help reduce China’s smog problem
A team of Chinese scientists have developed the first hydrogen-powered train in the world. It is hoped that the launching of this green train will contribute to the current efforts in reducing the massive amount...
Energy consumption in the home could soon be on the decline
It seems every year the cost of energy bills go up, especially over winter. Many attribute this increase in energy consumption to the cold weather moving people inside and turning on the heater. This increased...
CEFC & NAB offering financial incentives for solar investment
Another step in the right direction as the National Australia Bank, otherwise known as NAB, along with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have decided to offer small to medium size business enterprises a discounted...
Climate Change Studies Find That Humans Are The Primary Cause
For several years there have been endless debates about whether global warming is caused by humans or if it is just a natural cycle of the planet but recent studies now point to the former....
Global Warming The Cause Of The Hottest Year On Record 2014
Recent climate statistics regarding the steady rise in global temperature dramatized the need for governments around the world to come up with a solution to cut emissions and control global warming. This is what took...