Solar Power Already More Efficient Than Oil
A major scientific review has determined that solar can generate more energy than oil and is twice as powerful than originally thought.
Tech Giants Race to 100% Renewables
The worldwide campaign to encourage 100 per cent renewable energy usage by businesses is resulting in an increasing number of Silicon Valley big players to invest in wind and solar power.
Silicon-Free Solar PV Cells Being Developed in Australia
Dyesol claims that the new solar panels are bound to become a global technology disruptor. The secret to the innovative technology is perovskite, a unique material that was originally discovered in the mid-19th century in...
Undersea Cable To Export Solar from WA to Indonesia
Geoff James, a private consultant has posited a prospective undersea cable estimated between $6 and $10 billion to connect Java in Indonesia to Western Australia with the aim of exporting solar power.
More Australians Signing Up To Energy Retailer Hardship Programs
According to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) 2015-16 report on the retail energy market performance, more households feeling the heat where electricity bills are concerned.
Google Will Run Using 100% Renewables
Just last year, Google used the same amount of energy as San Francisco. In 2017, Google plans to source all that energy from renewable energy sources such as wind farms and solar panels.
New Australian Embassy in Washington Featuring Solar
New Australian embassy in Washington to feature solar energy solutions, design will promote an enduring vision of a contemporary and innovative Australia, paying tribute to the Australian landscape.
Australian solar subsidy reduction starts in a few weeks’ time
We are almost coming to the end of the year and so is the current level of solar subsidies for Australians who postponed purchasing a solar power system.
Sweden Set For 100% Renewable Energy By 2040
A regulatory official has stated Sweden is on track to run completely on renewable energy in the next 25 years. Sources such as wind and hydropower made up 57 per cent of Sweden's power last...
This Island Runs Nearly 100% on Renewable Energy
The island of Ta'u located more than 4,000 miles off the West Coast of the US in American Samoa. One of the largest challenges residents are faced with the is lack of reliable and affordable...
Australia’s Energy Future Holds Solar
A decade ago, you might have noticed a couple of houses around with solar power systems installed on their rooftops- what exists today is vastly different. Solar panels are found everywhere and it isn’t just...
Get Green Power Without Blowing The Budget
With the rapidly changing electricity prices and rise of alternative sources of energy to the grid, the Australian Government is reviewing the market to ensure reliable and secure power can be provided to all. But...
Lithium-ion Technology Tops World’s Energy Storage Market
Lithium-ion battery technology remains the leading energy storage battery technology for new projects initiated globally within the third quarter of 2016, with the exemption of pumped hydro storage.
Tesla release Powerwall 2.0 and Rooftop Solar Tiles
The textured roofing tiles will be made of solar cells, thereby providing a more viable and an aesthetically pleasing solar power option to customers who might have been discouraged by the idea of placing big...
Australian Poultry Farmers Seek Solar Power
The float of Inghams is poised to cause feathers to fly among poultry farmers across Australia who are left with no choice but to look for alternative ways to cut costs—and what better way than...
More money for Victorians with variable peak pricing
folks in Victoria are expected to sell their solar energy back into the grid at variable prices, allowing them to cash in more at peak times.