ARTICLES RELATING TO SOLAR POWER

Largest solar power plant unveiled

2013-03-17 21:20

Oil-rich Abu Dhabi has opened the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power plant, which will provide electricity to 20 000 homes.

Solar plant 'largest in Africa'

2012-12-04 22:22

A UK firm has announced plans to build what they claim is the biggest solar power plant in Africa, which aims to provide electricity to 100 000 homes.

German solar power production booming

2012-11-05 16:24

German utilities say solar power production has risen by more than 50% on the year over the first nine months of 2012 amid a boom in installations of photovoltaic panels.

Solar plane takes off for return flight

2012-06-29 14:31

An experimental solar-powered plane, flying without using any fuel, has taken off for Rabat on a return journey after its successful flight over the Moroccan desert.

India switches on largest solar field

2012-04-19 16:42

The Indian state of Gujarat has flipped the switch on the world's largest solar field, leading India's renewable energy mission.

Households can supplement network

2012-02-19 16:30

Solar power could for most of the year provide the bulk of an ordinary household’s electricity requirements, but at the moment this would prove to be pricey.

US renews push for solar energy

2011-10-28 14:01

The Obama administration has identified sites as prime candidates for solar energy projects on public lands, continuing a push for solar power.

Japan wins Australia solar race

2011-10-20 13:10

Japan's Tokai University has won the World Solar Challenge car race through Australia's desert in a tight contest marred by wildfires and an explosion.

China dominates solar power

2011-09-20 16:30

China's solar power firms are emerging as the industry's dominant force after the collapse of foreign competitors, but are struggling with low prices.

Solar gaining momentum - World Bank

2011-08-25 12:12

While green technology depends on a county's resources to implement it, solar has been gaining momentum, the World Bank has said.

Solar brings clean water to Madagascar

2011-08-16 17:17

Rural communities in Madagascar are receiving access to safe drinking water and electricity with a solar power project.

Solar power for trains in rainy Belgium

2011-08-12 20:46

Trains have a reputation for being a clean form of transport but Belgian commuters can now boast railways which are partially powered by solar energy.

UK solar plants soar ahead of tariff cut

2011-07-28 18:50

British solar power capacity rose by more than 50% in the three months to June as developers scrambled to finish projects before lower government support tariffs kick in next month.

Solar ovens offer hope in Afghanistan

2011-07-19 17:51

A US diplomat has encouraged the use of solar ovens as a low tech solution in Afghanistan.

China city rushes into 'green boom'

2011-06-22 16:03

In the scramble to profit from demand for clean energy, Baoding is promoting itself as a manufacturing centre for solar, wind and other gear.

Solar plane on 2nd flight

2011-06-11 22:29

Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has taken off for its second international flight from Brussels for Paris where it will be showcased at an international air show.

Eskom 'keen' on solar, wind power

2011-06-08 14:05

Eskom says it welcomes the move towards renewable energy after receiving a loan to develop wind and solar power from the African Development Bank.

ACDP calls for wind, solar investment

2011-05-27 17:35

The ACDP has called on the government to invest in wind and solar energy rather than nuclear plants.

UN highlights future of clean energy

2011-05-07 14:14

Renewable power from the sun, wind, water and biomass can and should generate a major portion of the planet's energy supply by 2050, according to a draft UN report.

Google invests in solar energy

2011-04-12 12:49

Google is investing millions in an alternative power project that aims to produce enough solar energy to light 140 000 homes.

Wind power tops in Spain

2011-03-31 21:11

Wind power has become Spain's main source of electricity for the first time ever this month, in a country renowned for its focus on renewable energy.

China solar producers woo African business

2011-03-03 18:57

Chinese solar power producers have dominated exhibits at a South African energy conference.

Greece plans world's largest solar park

2011-01-22 08:31

Debt-hit Greece plans to build the world's largest solar park over depleted coal mines in the northern city of Kozani, Prime Minister George Papandreou says.

Vatican wants solar-powered popemobile

2010-12-02 10:24

The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI would gladly use a solar popemobile as another sign of his efforts to promote sustainable energy.

SA solar plan draws interest

2010-10-30 07:59

South Africa's plan to build what could become the world's biggest solar project has drawn keen interest from investors, says an official.

 

Sun's rays cook up a storm

2012-12-05 14:40

Forget coal, gas or electric ovens, a German entrepreneur has designed and installed giant circular solar panels in the small Mexican town of El Sauz to show that the sun's rays can cook up a storm too.

Solar vehicles race across Chile desert

2012-11-17 14:15

Fifteen solar panel vehicles, some that look like small space ships, are racing across Chile's Atacama desert as part of a contest to build low-cost environmentally-friendly cars.

Solar power can prevent shack fires

2012-10-28 13:47

Solar power is the best solution to prevent shack fires, the DA Gauteng has said.

Germany sets new solar power record

2012-05-27 22:00

German solar power plants have produced a world record 22 gigawatts of electricity per hour, the head of a renewable energy think tank says.

Solar power station works at night

2012-03-18 13:46

A unique thermosolar power station in southern Spain can shrug off cloudy days: energy stored when the sun shines lets it produce electricity even during the night.

Solar heating in Luthuli's hometown

2011-12-08 21:04

Solar heaters are to be installed in homes, schools and a clinic at Groutville, the KwaZulu-Natal hometown of former ANC president Albert Luthuli.

Solar power to go mainstream

2011-10-24 14:45

The biggest cloud hanging over the solar industry, the high cost of panels, is finally lifting.

Eskom signs loans for wind project

2011-09-25 22:35

Eskom has signed two loan agreements with the African Development Bank that will enable the parastatal to implement a renewable wind and solar generator.

Solar geyser rollout to be accelerated

2011-08-25 14:04

Cabinet has approved the implementation of "key tasks" to speed up the solar water geyser rollout programme, the government spokesperson has said.

Time 'right' for SA renewable energy

2011-08-17 18:05

The time is ripe for SA to invest more heavily in infrastructure and maintenance in the renewable energy sector, DuPont has said.

Solar boat docks in Hong Kong

2011-08-15 16:26

There is "huge potential" to use alternative energy in the shipping industry, the man behind the world's biggest solar boat has said.

Nasa spacecraft begins 5-year trip to Jupiter

2011-08-05 20:45

Next stop, Jupiter: Nasa spacecraft takes off on five-year trip to solar system's oldest planet.

Solar-powered traffic lights for Joburg

2011-07-21 12:58

Traffic lights across Johannesburg will be fitted with uninterrupted power supply units to improve mobility for commuters, the Johannesburg Roads Agency says.

Solar water heaters offer relief

2011-06-26 16:12

Eskom is offering 110-litre geysers for free in township homes, but wealthier families needing larger volumes also receive a subsidy to encourage them to switch to solar.

Solar plane abandons flight

2011-06-12 13:31

Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed in Brussels after the pilot aborted a flight to Paris following a series of technical problems.

Solar tunnel powers train line

2011-06-08 18:07

High-speed international trains linking Paris and Amsterdam have become the first in Europe to use electricity generated by solar panels.

Toyota fits solar panels to factory

2011-06-07 18:04

Toyota is installing 17 000 solar panels at one of its factories in Britain to cut its carbon dioxide production by 2 000 tonnes a year.

Solar plane takes off

2011-05-13 12:36

A Swiss solar-powered plane has taken off for its first international flight.

SA to invest in 'green' energy

2011-04-12 21:05

SA will invest R25bn to support a plan to ramp up renewable energy and the green economy, the economic development minister has said.

GE to build massive solar power plant

2011-04-07 21:06

General Electric has announced it's going to build the largest US solar panel factory, as the company bets on the future of solar power.

China solar producers woo African business

2011-03-04 07:45

Chinese solar power producers have dominated exhibits at a South African energy conference.

Collusion in solar industry, MPs told

2011-01-25 14:38

Parliament's economic development select committee has heard that there is collusion between between players in the solar heating industry.

Toshiba to build solar plant in Bulgaria

2011-01-21 10:49

Toshiba and Tokyo Electric Power will team up with the Japanese government to build one of the world's largest solar power stations in Bulgaria.

Natural gas is the future - Qatar

2010-11-01 12:26

Natural gas will become more "desirable" than other sources of energy including renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels, Qatar's energy minister has said.

Solar Park still planned for N Cape

2010-10-18 21:14

The release of South Africa's electricity master plan does not render the process of establishing the solar park in the Northern Cape superfluous.

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