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Solar could power entire world with less than 1% of land mass
New report says solar arrays necessary to meet all the world’s projected energy needs in 2050 would cover under one percent of land area.
Jeff Spross

Jan 19, 2013

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China unveils massive clean energy plan for 2013
China reinforced its position as the largest investor in clean energy in 2012, and plans a bigger program in 2013. Other countries are also emerging.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Jan 16, 2013

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New York unveils $1bn green bank, $1.5bn solar program
NY Governor plans a billion-dollar “green bank”, a 10-year expansion of his solar program, and a cleantech “czar” to oversee the efforts.
Stephen Lacey

Jan 11, 2013

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The Energy White Paper underestimates solar
Rooftop solar generators could fundamentally change the nature of the electricity business, and there is an urgent need to re-think the national electricity market and infrastructure.
Andrew Blakers

Nov 12, 2012

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New solar module efficiency record set
US solar company Amonix says it has broken the efficiency record for PV in real-world conditions, with a new high of 33.5%, peaking at 34.2%.
CleanTechnica

Nov 1, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Hydro Tas unveils off-grid renewables plan
King Island project replaces diesel with solar, wind, biodiesel & storage. Plus: Record profit for CO2 Group; another subsidy win for CFC; and more.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 29, 2012

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Queensland a leader in solar? Not on Campbell Newman’s watch
Experts say a hostile state government stands in the way of Queensland becoming the solar power leader suggested by the Climate Commission.
Charis Palmer

Sep 27, 2012

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Commentary

Bolt from the blue: How Australia got gold in rooftop solar
After a slow start, Australia is now claimed to be the most advanced market for solar PV in the world. What changed? Plus: A cute graphic on how solar PV is delivering a more efficient fuel source than coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 6, 2012

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Canberra concedes wind, solar to be cheapest energy by 2030
Updated report by Bureau of Energy Economics says solar and wind to provide cheapest forms of energy, and the nation’s electricity grid will experience significant changes. Its cost estimates suggest that coal is dead, but it gives an astonishingly optimistic view of nuclear. Developers of solar thermal and wave technologies may also quibble with the numbers.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 31, 2012

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How to build a 1.4MW solar power station in one hour
Since announcing cuts to Queensland’s solar tariff, Premier Newman has effectively added 1.4MW of PV generation capacity per working hour to the state’s total.
Nigel Morris

Jul 11, 2012

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How a community solar scheme is turning sunshine into dollars
An Illinois-based company has created a business model that provides affordable, hassle-free solar for those who might not otherwise consider it.
Kelly Vaughn

Jul 11, 2012

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Solar subsidies: who needs them?
Continuously falling PV prices mean that, by the end of next year, subsidies for solar will no longer be needed to drive rooftop installations.
Ray Wills

Jun 27, 2012

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