Posts tagged "renewable energy"

Energy Matters Video News – Episode 52 – December 14, 2011

Virginia covers the release of the Australian Government’s Draft Energy White Paper, the cost of solar power often overestimated, major electricity price increases loom for Australian households and how a solar panel system can knock four years off a mortgage. For further details of these stories and more, visit www.energymatters.com.au

The Big Solar Backtrack

An urgent message from the UK solar industry. Tens of thousands of jobs are at risk within the next few weeks. Act Now: www.oursolarfuture.org.uk In 2007 David Cameron pledged his support for feed-in tariffs for renewable energy. On the 31st October 2011 his government slashed feed-in tariffs by 50%. This move threatens 4000 businesses and tens of thousands of solar jobs in the UK. Greenest government ever? We ask David Cameron to ‘Cut, don’t kill solar’, support our solar future at www.oursolarfuture.org.uk

Offshore wind turbine: Haliade 150 – 6 MW

Suitable for all offshore conditions, Alstom’s offshore 6 MW direct drive wind turbine combines proven technology and innovation. Building on the unique ALSTOM PURE TORQUE™ technology, it provides the high yield and uncompromising reliability that will lower the cost of offshore energy. The prototype phase for the turbine has started and will run through 2011 and 2012, followed by a pre-series in 2013 and series production in 2014. www.alstom.com

Wind Turbines / Wind Power / Wind Energy (3D animation)

www.green-translation-service.com This 3d animation shows how wind turbines work and explains the main parts.

Energy Matters Video News – Episode 48

Virginia covers rumours of solar power’s demise in Queensland greatly exaggerated, solar farms in the sky and a 8% increase in electricity costs in South Australia on the cards. For further details of these stories and more, visit www.energymatters.com.au