Posts Tagged ‘solar power’
Solar Power: Taking a Long Term View
Posted in Opinion, Research by Kate Archdeacon on November 24th, 2010
Source: Moreland Energy Foundation
Moreland Energy Foundation have published a considered perspective on the solar power debate on their advocacy blog, outlining current criticisms and sensible responses:
“People interested in solar power may have noticed an increase in media attention to solar recently, following the NSW Premier’s decision to dramatically reduce the NSW feed-in-tariff.
Some media reporting has drawn a link between solar and other renewable energy policies (including feed-in-tariffs) and electricity price rises, and some reports have gone so far as to suggest that solar schemes are heading the same way as home insulation. This article attempts to explain the costs, benefits and objectives of solar energy policies, and dispel some of the myths surrounding these policies.”
Read the full article at mefladvocacy.blogspot.com
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Solar Power for homes, businesses and schools
Posted in Models by solar power for all on May 18th, 2009
Hi!
I have just recently had solar power installed to my roof. This is an article about the offer which I thought was worth passing on!
$8000 Grant for Solar Panels is Closing soon!
It is fast approaching the time when people earning less than $100,000 per annum will no longer be able to receive the $8000 government grant for their solar panels. No one can deny that they produce clean energy straight into the home making use of the sun as it shines. 1kw will save about $500 worth of electricity a year and of course – no carbon miles when using it. There is a Community Neighbourhood in the Melbourne area concerned about the environment and making a difference. In four weeks, its members have grown to almost 300!
If you are interested in 1kw of solar panels for $1895 make sure that you apply ASAP as the $8000 government rebate has almost dried up. Those who are not eligible for the government rebate are also entitled to the free inspection, quote and assessment by an ethical company and high quality components.
Michael Oke, Sustainable Cities Round Table on Sustainable Sharing, Thursday 26th February 2009
Posted in SCRT Videos, Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on March 19th, 2009
Michale Oke, from City of Yarra, talks about a bulk solar purchasing initiative in order to tackle the problem of zero greenhouse emissions.
Beyond Zero Emissions discussion night presents Rebecca Dunn: Solar thermal storage engineer
Posted in Events by Mark Ogge on March 17th, 2009
The need for global reductions in greenhouse gas emission has continually led to debates surrounding the extent to which renewable energies should be included within future energy mixes. In Australia such discussion is dominated by solar energy and its potential to provide baseload power.
Rebecca Dunn, a solar storage thermal engineer, is currently completing her phd at ANU under solar energy expert Keith Lovegrove. Her research into ammonia based solar thermal energy critically informs this debate.
Come along to participate and discuss the potential role for solar power within Australias environment.
Event location: 2nd Floor, Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Time: 6.30 – 7.30 pm, Monday 6th April.