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.
Hat with solar-powered light
01 July, 2008The 2C Light Solar Cap is solar-charged, personal lighting system, cleverly built into a stylish hat. It is lightweight, combining functionality with style and sustainability.
Crystals could change the way solar energy is used
17 June, 2008University of Queensland researchers have made a discovery that produces highly efficient miniature crystals which could change the way solar energy is used and harvested.
Sun and coal
21 July, 2006Solar thermal energy is emerging as a potentially cost-competitive source of electrical power, especially in combination with clean coal, a new study has found
CSIRO gets sun smart
03 May, 2005CSIRO scientists will soon be taking advantage of Australia's abundance of solar energy with the start of construction on the $1.5 million National Solar Energy Technology Centre (NSETC)
