Solar Power Assisted ‘Robot’ Electric Vans
Autonomous electric vans are about to embark on a 3 month, 13,000km journey from Italy to China, with a little help from solar power.
U.S. Ten Million Solar Roofs Legislation Moves Forward
The U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill by Senator Bernie Sanders to promote the installation of 10 million solar power systems on American residential and business rooftops over a decade.
Victoria Announces Medium/Large Scale Solar Farm Initiative
Announced by Premier John Brumby a short time ago, the Victorian government has its sights set on becoming Australia’s leading state for solar power through a new set of initiatives for medium and large scale solar farms.
Google Tapping Into Wind Power
In an effort to further green its electricity sources, Google has announced a purchase agreement with a 114 megawatt wind farm in Iowa.
Carbon Uncertainty Affecting Electricity Generation Expenditure
Financial market conditions and continuing carbon policy uncertainty have contributed to a decrease in the estimated capital expenditure for existing and new electricity generation over the next five years says the Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa).
Energy Matters Helps Ride The Talk
At the self-described ‘ripe old age’ of 54, John Knox has decided to take action about the lack of action on climate change by embarking on an odyssey around Australia by bicycle to provide talks on energy efficiency and what each person can do to reduce their carbon footprint.
Australia’s Election : Gillard Promises Big Bucks For Solar Power
Australia is preparing to go to the polls in what could be the “greenest” election in the nation’s history.
Unmanned Solar Powered Aircraft Record Attempt
Hard on the heels of Solar Impulse’s record breaking 24 hour flight, the BBC reports an unmanned solar powered aircraft is about to undergo a 2 week non-stop mission.
NEWSFLASH – National Solar Schools Program Funding Now Available
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong has just announced a new round of funding for the National Solar Schools Program.
REC Solar Panels Chosen By Singapore’s Housing Development Board
Norway-based REC Group has announced its successful tender bid to supply REC solar panels for residential rooftop solar power systems for Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB).
