In another example of how solar power could help address the mess created by fossil fuel use, researchers have unveiled a new process for the solar-driven electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide into fuel components.
Tasmania Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme Gets $10 Million Boost
Solar Energy Products Popular In TEELS | Image: Mauro Gregori, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Funding for interest-free loans through the TEELS scheme has been doubled after significant interest from Tasmanians wanting to purchase solar power systems.
Renault EV Batteries To Get Second Life In Solar Battery Systems
Powervault incorporating re-used Renault EV batteries
Renault and Powervault in the UK have announced a partnership whereby Renault electric vehicle batteries will be re-used for home energy storage units, reducing the cost of a Powervault smart battery unit by 30%.
Electricity Metering Rule Changes Could Boost Solar Battery Uptake
Australia’s Smart Meter Revolution About To Get Into Gear? | Image: Christopher Corneschi
Implementation of rule changes in December concerning electricity meters may accelerate the uptake of home battery systems across Australia.
Bellingen Shire Council Adding More Solar Energy Capacity
Bellingen Shire Council Embracing Solar Power | Image: Public Domain
From bins to building rooftops, Bellingen Shire Council has been getting into solar power in various ways – with more to come.
New York Snubs “Reckless” Trump With Massive Renewable Energy Initiative
New York pushing ahead with renewables
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a USD $1.5 billion investment in major renewable energy projects for the state and the forming of an alliance to uphold the aims of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Gippsland Getting Solar Funding
Gippsland solar PV projects | Image : Public Domain
Victoria’s Government via the Latrobe Valley Authority is providing funds for a solar power system installation at Yarram Recreation Reserve and other PV projects.
NASA About To Test Roll Out Solar Array
Roll Out Solar Array | Image: Deployable Space Systems via NASA
Stowed in the trunk of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is an experimental roll-out solar panel array due to be launched today on a Falcon 9 rocket in a mission to the International Space Station.
Huge Solar Power System For Hospital In Bundaberg
“The Friendlies” Going Solar | Image: Friendly Society Private Hospital
The Friendly Society Private Hospital in Bundaberg, Queensland is investing $1 million in solar panels, solar hot water and LED lighting to slash its increasing energy costs.
Applications For NT’s Home Improvement Scheme Closing
Homeowners in the Northern Territory looking to take advantage of HIS vouchers to help finance the installation of solar power systems only have until tomorrow to get their applications submitted.
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