From Filthy Air To Fuel | Image: University of Antwerp
Researchers are developing a solar powered device that cleans up polluted air and in the process, creates a renewable fuel – hydrogen.
Tamworth Regional Council To Vote On More Solar
Solar panels proposed for Council HQ – Image: Public Domain
Tamworth Regional Council is considering a $248,000 solar energy and LED project that will reportedly save it $84,000 a year on electricity bills.
Trina Solar Sets New IBC Monocrystalline Cell Efficiency Record
Yet Another Record For Trina Solar
Trina Solar has announced it has set a new record of 24.13% total-area efficiency for a large-area n-type mono-crystalline silicon Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) solar cell.
Climate Council : 50% Renewables By 2030, End Fossil Fuel Subsidies
No Subsidies For You – Climate Council | Image: CSIRO, CC BY 3.0, Link
The Climate Council’s submission to the Federal Government’s 2017 Climate Policy Review recommends a national transition plan for Australia’s electricity system that will result in at least 50% renewables by 2030.
How Australia Could Be Exporting Renewable Energy (Soon)
Hydrogen – The Right Gas To Export In Huge Quantities | Image : CSIRO
Technology being developed by CSIRO could see Australia becoming a major exporter of hydrogen; home brewed with the assistance of renewable energy sources such as solar power.
The UK’s First Solar Powered Bus
UK’s First Solar Bus – A Big Lemon, But Not
The UK’s first fully solar-electric bus, operated by the curiously named transport service The Big Lemon, is now cruising the streets of Brighton and Hove.
Canada Reaches 66% Renewables Generated Electricity
Renewables based electricity generation is doing pretty well in Canada, eh?
A new report from Canada’s National Energy Board shows the nation generated around two-thirds of its electricity from renewable energy sources in 2015.
Victorian Budget 2017/18 – Energy
Where the bucks are going in 2017/18 for energy – Image: cogdogblog, CC0 (Public Domain)
More than $155 million has been earmarked over the 2017/18 period to go towards securing Victoria’s energy supplies.
Third Phase Of Townsville Solar + Battery Trial
It’s a scientific fact – free batteries make people smile – Image: Ergon Energy
A new phase of an Ergon project in Townsville is trialing new home energy management systems (HEMS) and battery storage, solar panels – and a residential demand tariff.
Interest Free Solar Power System Loans For Tasmanians
A good time to go solar in Tasmania – Image: Tiia Monto , CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
A new State Government scheme in Tasmania is enabling households and small businesses to install solar panels and other energy efficiency related products with the assistance of interest free loans.
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