Is Solar Power Now Cheaper Than Nuclear Energy?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:06:21 -0700

Solar power took a big step toward becoming the alternative energy of choice with this week's news that energy from sunlight might be cheaper than nuclear power. The analysis, which comes from a Duke University report entitled Solar and Nuclear Costs: The Historic Crossover, claims that, "Electricity from new solar installations is now cheaper than electricity from proposed new nuclear plants ...

Solar power use expected to reach grid parity by 2017: Chin

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:39:21 -0700

SAMARAHAN: Solar energy usage in Malaysia is expected to reach grid parity by 2017, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui.

China Tariffs for Solar Power May Match Coal Power by 2020, Xinhua Reports

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:43:19 -0700

Chinas solar-power tariffs may match those of electricity produced by coal-fired plants by 2020 as the country accelerates the development of cleaner energy, the official Xinhua News Agency reported yesterday, citing comments from Liu Qi, a deputy director at the National Energy Administration, at a conference in Nanjing.

Spain gives $10 million for solar power heating in hospitals

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:54:12 -0700

SIDON: Lebanon's first project for solar power heating at government hospitals was launched in Sidon on Thursday, with the cooperation of the Spanish Embassy. The project was dubbed "Solar Hot Water Projects on Government Hospitals" and the inaugural ceremony was held at the Sidon Hospital, where solar panels were installed to provide the

Lamma solar power system unveiled

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:29:53 -0700

Hongkong Electric has unveiled its new solar energy system on Lamma Island Power Station.