Production of photovoltaics (PV) jumped to 3,800 megawatts worldwide in 2007, up an estimated 50 percent over 2006. At the end of the year, according to preliminary data, cumulative global production stood at 12,400 megawatts, enough to power 2.4 million U.S. homes. Growing by an impressive average of 48 percent each year since [...]
Ministers ordered to assess climat cost of all decisions
Government says new ‘carbon price’ will favour eco-friendly policy choices” goes the title of a front page article in todays Guardian, (Sat, 22/12/07).
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/dec/22/climatechange.carbonemissions
The second sentence of the article, by Patrick Wintour the Guardian’s political editor, goes onto say, “Ministers have been instructed to factor into their [...]
Researchers are developing an algae which could be used for biodiesel and requires much less area to grow than alternatives such as canola.
WA scientist develops potential fossil fuel alternative – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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The MagLev wind turbine, which was first unveiled at the Wind Power Asia exhibition in Beijing, is expected take wind power technology to the next level with magnetic levitation.
Magnetic levitation is an extremely efficient system for wind energy. Here’s how it works: the vertically oriented blades of the wind turbine are suspended in the air [...]
The 7.30 report describes efforts by the Chinese government to clean up its energy sector.
China beefs up clean energy drive – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
What are your thoughts on nuclear power as a base load power supply? Any better alternatives? Check-out: http://www.wired.com/science/planetearth/news/2007/12/nuclear_qa
Former ‘No Nukes’ Protester: Stop Worrying and Love Nuclear Power
By John Borland 12.07.07 | 12:00 AM
Gwyneth Cravens argues for the environmental benefits of nuclear energy in her new book, Power to Save the World: The [...]
Here’s a one-question pop quiz for you.
Given a hectare (2.47 acres) of ground in either North America or Europe (so palm oil and jatropha don’t count), which “crop” would yield the furthest driving distance in the same vehicle, making allowances, of course, for different fuel and engine types? Rapeseed (canola), soybean, sugar beets, wheat, corn, [...]
Some interesting research into wave power is being carried out at Oregon State University.
Wallace Energy Systems & Renewables Facility :: Oregon State University, College of Engineering
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The car industry in Australia will have to start adopting efficiency standards if we are to meet our emissions targets and SUV’s are among the least efficient on our roads.
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2007/s2108538.htm
Courtesy : National Geographic
Tiny microbes that live inside termites may one day help cure the world’s energy woes, according to scientists.
The researchers are trying to understand how bacteria that help termites digest wood and other plants release the hydrogen that’s trapped in the material.
“We don’t understand the full details of how the process occurs,” said [...]
Australian Renewable Energy News