energy
U.S. lawmakers agreed to extend tax credits for solar and wind for another five years
Posted in Hardware on 18th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
This will give an unprecedented boost to the industry and change the course of deployment in the U.S.
New glass coating could lead to omnidirectional solar panels
Posted in Business on 17th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a special glass coating to enable panels to soak up light from multiple angles, significantly boosting the efficiency and energy yields.
UK Government proposes major VAT hike for domestic solar installations
Posted in Business on 10th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Proposal to boost VAT rate from five per cent to 20 per cent likely to add 00 to the average cost of domestic solar projects, say campaigners.
Global carbon emissions 'to stall or even decline' this year
Posted in Science on 7th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers say it is the first time this has happened while the global economy has continued to grow.
Uruguay makes dramatic shift to nearly 95% electricity from clean energy
Posted in Business on 6th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
The country has slashed its carbon footprint and lowered electricity costs, without subsidies. The Paris summit can learn much from its success.