Tough Stuff – Solar Power for the Developing World.
Solar Gem – Solar Powered Lighting Solutions.
Interactive maps – Sustainability Victoria.
Christian posted something about this a while ago. Interesting technology, especially considering the huge amount of emissions coming from sea transport.
Sydney company looks to catch solar wind to China – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).
Federal tax credits have been extended beyond 2009. In addition to the extended term, the residential tax credit is no longer capped at $2000. It is 30% of the net cost of the system (total cost minus grants and rebates) and may be taken over several years.
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Posted 19 October 2008
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Cost has always been one of solar’s biggest problems. Traditional solar cells require silicon, and silicon is an expensive commodity (exacerbated currently by a global silicon shortage). What’s more, says Peter Harrop, chairman of electronics consulting firm IDTechEx, “it has to be put on glass, so it’s heavy, dangerous, expensive to ship and expensive [...]
Rear Vision looks at the history of solar technology in Australia. Why is Australia now lagging behind other nations like China and Germany? Features discussion from Robin Batterham and a number of Australian solar experts.
RN Rear Vision – 11November2007 – Solar energy in Australia
Another interesting report from Catalyst. This time looking at the potential for microgeneration in Australia.
Catalyst: Microgeneration – ABC TV Science
The German PV industry is booming, employing over 54,000 people and it is largely based on Australian technology developed at UNSW. Once again it seems like a case of missed opportunity for the renewables industry in Australia.
Its the stupid country – Opinion – theage.com.au
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Posted 16 October 2007
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Australian Renewable Energy News