Anna Bligh, the Premier of Queensland has announced plans to provide two hundred thousand Queensland residents with solar powered, economical and ecological, hot water systems. Bligh states the government has begun its election commitment, and is encouraging householders to take advantage of the new program. A government hotline has already been set up, so anyone […]
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Suntech and Aussie Uni Team Up to Make Dirt Cheap Solar Cells
Victoria’s Swinburne University of Technology in Australia will be developing the most efficient, and inexpensive solar cells ever made. Along with Suntech Power Holdings Co, the biggest manufacturer of solar cells in the world. Together, they plan to invest a total of three million Australian dollars into the project and proposals have already been made […]
[Continue reading…]Garnaut says: It’s not to late
The Garnaut Climate Review has warned of the grave dangers of not reducing climate change stating that it will lead to dire consequences for humanity. However, the report also sheds some positive light on the issue, stating that it is still not too late to start doing something about it. In Australia, there is a […]
[Continue reading…]Chinese Solar Company Says Improved Solar Efficiency On The Way (based on Aussie Technology!)
The largest producer of solar panels in the world, Suntech Power Holdings, has recently reported more information regarding its latest Pluto technology. This new technology has made substantial progress in improving the conversion efficiencies of solar cell technology Although there have been a number of improvements in technology in the industry overall, none of the […]
[Continue reading…]Silicon Price Slumps – When will Solar Panels Follow Suit?
The value of silicon has plummetted recently with refined silicon (used to make solar cells) being around $100 per kilo, about 4-5 times cheaper than it was only a year ago. Dare I say it – Silicon is Cheap As Chips! Sorry…couldn’t resist that one. Unfortunately this hasn’t followed through to hugely reduce the price […]
[Continue reading…]A message for Anna Bligh and Kevin Rudd: Start Stimulating Solar Energy!
Queensland local businesses in the solar energy industry have said that it is about time that the state of Queensland introduce the type of solar energy plan that is found in many places around Europe whereby households receive cash for the energy that their solar power system produces, that is distributed into the regular power […]
[Continue reading…]Victorian Farmers Pissed Off With Government’s Solar Stinginess
The farming industry of the state of Victoria has criticized the local government’s legislation on solar energy for disadvantaging them while other states offer the industry a far better deal.
[Continue reading…]Aussie Technology Promises To Make Solar Panels More Efficient
New solar energy technology has been demonstrated at the University of New South Wales. Developed in Sydney, the first ever silicon solar cell production will commence at the university with the help of funds granted from the Federal Government. This technology is expected to have a positive impact on the local industry and help to […]
[Continue reading…]Solar Feed in Tariffs
Solar energy doesn’t just reduce your electricity bills and help the planet; it can also make you money, up to 60c per kilowatt hour at present without you having to do anything. The Australia Federal Government is introducing a Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme in 2009 which will no doubt contain many benefits for those who […]
[Continue reading…]Don’t Get Fleeced by the Solar Cowboys
In the 1970’s some Australian companies started to research solar energy for use in the home but unfortunately the technology just wasn’t there. At about the same time in China they were also researching solar energy and managed to produce some electricity producing solar panels. A few Australian companies, believing in the future of solar […]
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