Coalition in the Midst of a Climate War
With overwhelming evidence that Australia needs more renewables, not less - the Coalition struggles to keep the peace between fossil fuels and renewables
Australia Readies For Second Solar Boom as PV Costs Fall
Can Australia Handle What's Around the Corner? As the manufacturing cost of solar PV systems falls in the international market, the future of large-scale solar in Australia is poised to play out well, causing a...
Looking to the Developing World, the Bright Future of Solar
THE sun is the world’s battery pack. Photosynthesis captured the energy that is burned in fossil fuels. The sun drives the wind and ocean currents. And in an hour and a quarter the amount of...
Could QLD be getting a large scale solar farm?
Indian multinational conglomerate company Adani has apparently been constructing plans to build a large scale solar farm in Bowen Basin, which is a major coal region. Isaac Regional Council landowners have quietly been having meetings...
Pollinate Energy: Lighting Slums and Powering Mobile Phones in India
Pollinate Energy is bringing energy to thousands of people, with inadequate energy supplies in India's poorest regions. The solar lanterns are providing a clean alternative to polluting and expensive kerosene burners commonly used in slums....
Energy efficiency advancement due to Staples’ use of green energy
Staples continues to improve energy efficiency by increasing the company's use of developing renewable energy sources to power operations. Such actions are bound to drastically cut the global company's electricity bill while at the same...
Solar pathway in Amsterdam brings new energy application
Earlier this year saw the opening of the very first solar pathway in Amsterdam, one of the most picturesque places in Europe. The solar pathway is 70 meters long and connects two suburban neighbourhoods within the city. The solar pathway intended for...
Origin Energy sets sights on residential solar energy market
As rooftop solar PV systems are expected to grow as much as 5 times within the next 15 years, Origin Energy has decided to concentrate on the domestic solar market. Origin's latest product, set for release in...
Solar Can Provide 10% of US By 2030
At present, solar electricity supplies only about 0.23 per cent of American electricity generation. However, this could very easily skyrocket to 10 per cent in the next three decades. This figure is based on a recent...
Nyngan Solar Plant boosts AGL’s reputation within industry
AGL's Nyngan Solar Plant will soon be up and running and upon completion, the plant will have a 102 MW capacity. The mega project set to reaffirm AGL’s reputation as the biggest ASX-listed owner, operator and developer...
Mount Majura solar farm utilizes QBotix’s robot technology
Since its delayed proposal in 2013, Mount Majura solar farm located in Canberra ACT, will soon be commencing work as Solar Choice is in the process of signing off on the first 2MW stage of...
Solar panel tracking solutions improve energy efficiency of solar
‘Solar trackers’ is a term that has been used by many, but quite a lot of people do not really understand its purpose and importance. Solar trackers ensure panels are directed toward the sun in order to maximise...
Solar-electric watercraft brings renewable energy to powered boats
Infinyte 14 has just revamped the family holiday at the lake house! This solar-electric watercraft is the newest item out in the market for water vehicles. A smaller version of the Loon, the original solar-electric...
Solar Roadways a farfetched dream or a realistic possibility?
Attempting the electrify roads and highways using reinforced solar panels is technically difficult, hence the negative reaction that Scott and Julie Brusaw have received since announcing their start up Solar Roadways campaign. Many feel very strongly against...
Trina Solar sets world record in the field of solar cell efficiency
A new world record was recently set by Trina Solar regarding their success with solar power output from their high efficiency multi-crystalline silicon module. The notable release, referred to as Honey Plus multi-crystalline silicon PV module, was made by...
Subsidies cut in India’s solar industry to promote future growth
When it comes to India halving its solar subsidy program, opinions have been widespread and surprisingly, such news is actually being welcomed by certain groups within the renewable industry. An announcement was made at the...