Eco Friendly Solar Cells to be Painted onto Steel Cladding for Buildings

Posted on March 11th, 2008 in General by Matt

Eco Friendly Solar Cells to be Painted onto Steel Cladding for Buildings
Researchers at Swansea University are developing a new, eco-friendly technology that could generate as much electricity as 50 wind farms. Dr Dave Worsley, a Reader in the Materials Research Centre at the , is investigating ways of painting solar cells onto the flexible steel…

Australia: Climate change scheme to end power bills

Posted on March 6th, 2008 in Politics by Australian: none given
Courier Mail: HOUSEHOLDS will be offered heavily discounted solar power energy systems under a new climate change scheme aimed at wiping out electricity bills. Less than three years after dumping solar hot water rebates, the State Government will bulk-buy at least 1000 solar systems and sell them back to Queenslanders. Households are expected to save up to $3500 under the plan, with each system costing as much as $9500 instead of an average of about $13,000. After the $8000 Federal ...

National green energy approach closer

Posted on March 6th, 2008 in Politics by GreenPages Australia News
THE Commonwealth and states have taken another step towards unifying renewable energy targets, Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong...

AGL says has acquired rights to build 3rd SA wind farm

Posted on March 6th, 2008 in Business by GreenPages Australia News
- AGL Energy Ltd (AGL) says it has acquired rights to build a third wind farm in South Australia. The new farm will be at Mount Bryan (Hallett 3), approximately 200 kilometres north of...