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Sunday, 5^th of May 2013   storage subsidy

German residents could soon receive a subsidy for the excess energy they store through a renewable energy battery system. A spokesperson for KfW, a bank involved in financing the scheme, told PV Magazine that terms of the subsidy are due for release on May 1st.

Thursday, 2^th of May 2013   Solar clothing wind-powered smartphones

An American scientist has developed a fabric capable of converting heat, wind and body movement into electricity; solar clothing. David Carroll, a nanotechnologist from Wake Forest University in North Carolina has used carbon nano-tubes to make solar energy more efficient, cheaper and greener.

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Sunday, 28^th of April 2013   LDK Solar solar

Chinese solar company LDK Solar Co Ltd has this week defaulted on a $24 million dollar bond. This comes just a month after rival company Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd defaulted on $540 million in US bonds, sparking fears about other Chinese companies being unable to repay debt.

Saturday, 27^th of April 2013   Brisbane Solar

Two Brisbane solar companies have struck a deal to develop a 250 megawatt solar station in Indonesia. Solar Guys International and Mitabu Australia are working with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy on the $550 million project.

Monday, 22^th of April 2013   Mildura solar

A solar power station south of Mildura has begun operation months ahead of schedule. Since construction began in October last year, 10 dishes have been installed and are already providing power to the local grid network.

Thursday, 18^th of April 2013   Government

The Federal Government has decided to maintain Australia’s Renewable Energy Target(RET), ensuring a minimum of 20 per cent of the nation’s electricity comes from renewable sources.

Sunday, 14^th of April 2013   aluminium Solar power ullrich

In South Australia Ullrich Aluminium, a national leader in aluminium distribution, is doing its part to help the environment by going solar. Sitting proudly atop the company’s distribution centre in Pooraka, South Australia, is a 29.

Thursday, 4^th of April 2013   Cook Island green resort

Muri Beach Resort, situated on the islet of Ta’akoka in the Cook Islands, is the first resort to be powered purely by the sun. The resort’s move into green energy comes after the Cook Island government announced its long term move into renewable energy.