In Abu Dhabi, the largest concentrating solar power plant in the world – 100MW – is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.
Masdar has launched an eight-turbine wind farm in the Republic of Seychelles, marking the diesel fuel-dependent archipelago’s inaugural renewables project.
Two new records set in Q1 2013, with solar power providing 49% of all new US generation capacity, and 723MW capacity installed and put online.
The implications of ‘solar grid parity’ are enormous, offering consumers a cost-competitive, widespread energy source for developing off-grid power supply.
A new report suggests converging supply and demand in the global solar industry are set to drive a quick recovery.
In southern US states like Georgia, where nuclear costs are marching higher, even the ultra-conservative Tea Party is calling for fair access to solar energy.
At 34MW, Britain’s largest solar farm cost $1.59/Watt – 20% less than UK govt figures for large-scale solar in 2012.
We now know that renewables can not only supply all of Australia’s electricity, but do it cheaper than coal and gas. Will policymakers catch on?
A 487kW solar power installation in New Jersey, US – Mosiac’s largest solar project ever – has attracted 823 investors.
US researchers have found a way to achieve a cost competitive level of efficiency in solar paint. Could this mean DIY solar for the masses?
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer wants anti-dumping rules enforced against Chinese solar manufacturers. Plus: The Californian regulator takes the long-term view on solar storage; California’s solar milestone; and building-integrated solar market set to boom.
Rooftop solar is completely reshaping the energy market profile in South Australia, eliminating the midday and afternoon peaks, and causing prices to fall. If this continues, the middle of the day may become the new “off peak” period for electricity prices.
The Queensland Premier’s rapid response to an uprising over standing charges for solar households reveals just how far the balance of power has moved into the hands of the new energy “pro-sumers”, and is draining the hold of the incumbents.
Qatar will soon conduct its first tender for 1.8GW of solar by 2020 – solar will power air-con for the 2022 World Cup stadiums.
The founder of UNSW’s School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy has driven a generation of solar R&D and commercialisation.
Solar is getting cheaper and is becoming competitive with fossil fuels. It even works on cloudy days, says our Graph of the Day.
Study finds that installing solar PV on every suitable rooftop could supply 134.8% of Australia’s residential electricity needs, cut prices to 7c/kWh.
A new poll, conducted by a major German energy association, shows talk of a public ‘backlash’ against solar and wind subsidies are simply not true.
