British builders gain solar skills
24 March, 2009More construction groups are choosing solar photovoltaic panels than all other renewable energy technologies put together — making it the most popular, green energy system for the trades to diversify into, according to recent research from the Britsh government’s Department for Business & Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Powering the future — solar cells by the metre
23 February, 2009Trials promise a new era of solar cells that are printed like money.
Spray-on material to lead to cheaper solar panels
22 January, 2009A spray-on material that could make solar panels cheaper is to be developed in a joint research effort.
Australian solar power tracking system to be built
16 December, 2008A manufacturer of high-efficiency, solar cells, solar panels and solar systems has announced an agreement to build a 505 kW solar power installation in Western Australia.
NSW will launch solar feed-in tariff for surplus electricity
25 November, 2008NSW households generating solar power will be paid for surplus electricity they pump into the grid under a new state government scheme.
Solar company confirms commitment to Australia
25 November, 2008Solar company Conergy has confirmed its commitment to Australia and has asked the Australian government for a long-term commitment to the solar industry.
BP Solar to close manufacturing plant in Sydney
19 November, 2008BP Solar will cease the production of solar photovoltaic (PV) power cells and panels from its manufacturing plant in Sydney Olympic Park at the end of March 2009 as part of a global drive to reduce the cost of renewable power.
Australian solar technology powering California
11 November, 2008Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has launched Ausra’s solar power plant in Bakersfield, California.
Centre showcases solar technology
22 October, 2008Solar technologies that have never before been used in Australia were unveiled this month by Peter Garrett, the Federal Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, as part of the new $3.1 million Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre in the desert town of Alice Springs.
Solar and bioenergy industry conference in Sydney
21 October, 2008Company representatives from the solar and bio energy industry are invited to the Solar and Bio Energy Industry Conference at Sydney’s MLC Centre on 24 November 2008. The event is supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and the German Ministry of Economics and Technology. The German-Australian Chamber of Industry & Commerce, the German Energy Agency and renac AG organise this free admission event for key players and representatives from the renewable energy industry.
Solar power should achieve 'grid parity' by 2012
14 October, 2008UNSW graduate and solar cell entrepreneur Dr Zhengrong Shi has painted a bright picture for the future of solar power during a visit to the university to speak to engineering graduates.
Building-mounted solar panel system to be established
09 October, 2008A building-mounted solar panel system will be established at the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs following approval of a $3 million photovoltaic installation.
Partnership to boost solar power
25 September, 2008A partnership between Australian, American and Chinese researchers could make affordable solar power technology available to rooftops from Sydney to Shanghai.
Altium supports solar car teams
28 August, 2008Altium is supporting two student projects from the University of New South Wales and the University of Iowa to design, build and race solar cars.
Technology stores solar energy
15 August, 2008MIT researchers have discovered a way to store energy for use when the sun isn't shining. This discovery could transform solar power from a marginal alternative power source to a mainstream energy source.
