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The First Ever Solo Traveller is to Cross Pacific from Chile to AUstralia on Solar-Powered Vessel

Russian voyager and survivalist Fedor Konyukhov is preparing for a new challenge – the first ever solo transpacific crossing by solar electric catamaran. The 9,000 nautical mile expedition from Chile to Australia is set to start in December 2021.

27 May 2021

Ofgem “Sandbox” Awarded to Emergent Energy Unlocks New Commercial Offer for Housing Industry that can Cut the Costs of Delivering Net Zero Technologies by 25%

New entrant Emergent have today launched a “smart local energy system solution” that connects individual houses and flats with on-site net zero technologies on residential developments through a microgrid.

From Emergent Energy Systems Ltd. 27 May 2021

Scientists Identify New Greener Way to Make Next-Generation Solar Cells

Scientists at SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology.

20 May 2021

Australia Installs Record-Breaking Number of Rooftop Solar

Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020, according to Clean Energy Regulator data analysed by energy efficiency experts from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. Data from the Clean Energy Regulator analysed by CSIRO shows that in 2020, around Australia, over 362,000 rooftop solar PV installations were issued with small-scale renewable energy scheme certificates (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.

13 May 2021