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We at solar-e.com believe it is vital that people are aware of the latest environmental information on a global scale. We have placed informational news resources in this post for your convenience.
Read More »We at solar-e.com believe it is vital that people are aware of the latest environmental information on a global scale. We have placed informational news resources in this post for your convenience.
Read More »solar-e.com’s Co-Founder and Director Garry Baverstock has been featured in an article for Australia’s Energising WA Magazine. Here is the actual article!
Read More »Here is a video on the development trend of the solar industry in China:
Read More »“China is the world’s leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, and is responsible or 35 to 40% of global solar PV production. China’s push into large-scale solar manufacturing has reduced costs for solar markets across the globe. Until recently, China did not have national policies in place to stimulate domestic demand.”
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Read More »AN AUSTRALIAN sustainability expert is warning consumers to watch out for designers, architects and builders claiming to be sustainability specialists.
The warning was issued today following a rise in the number of people appointing unqualified sustainability practitioners to design and build their homes and offices.
Read More »This paper comprises four parts: the first is a personal account of discovering rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems in South America. The second part is a review of the present status of rooftop PV policy and applications in Australia. The third part is a summary of the global status of PV production and the fourth part is some conjecture regarding the future for PV. The paper is written in the hope of improving the rationale for use of PVs everywhere. Here is Part 1 from our expert Dr. John Barker.
Read More »A NEW type of cards is soon to be played at the once well-patronised Rosendorf’s Bridge Centre located on Railway Street in Cottesloe.
As of early December the new ‘bridge’ will no longer be home to shuffling decks, calling spades and keeping score, but to the hustle and bustle of professionals working toward building a more sustainable future.
Read More »ONE of Australia’s leading environmental architects today said rapid change was required in the way we build and renovate properties and prepare for disasters.
The director of Wise Earth Pty Ltd and Order of Australia recipient Mr Garry Baverstock said the increase in reported property damage due to bad weather reaffirms the need to change the way we build structures and prepare for catastrophes.
Read More »According to a local architect the recent bad weather and increase in electricity and gas tariffs has seen an increase in demand for solar passive housing and sensible renovations.
Mr Garry Baverstock, director of Ecotect-Architects in Swanbourne and Order of Australia recipient, said people feeling the pinch were serious about living in energy efficient homes.
Read More »A DECISION by Synergy to significantly increase the cost of renewable energy as from tomorrow (1 August 2009) has outraged environmental groups, scientists and the general public.
Director of Wise Earth Pty Ltd and Order of Australia recipient Mr Garry Baverstock said the unsubstantiated and unpublicised price hike is sending shock waves through the renewable energy sector and supporters of green energy initiatives.
Read More »Here is a great video on the state of the wind power industry in China:
Read More »“In 2006, the Chinese Central government adopted aggressive and financial incentives for the development of renewable energy. At the time, China had enough renewable energy installations-mostly wind power- to power just one small city. By the end of 2009, China had over 20,000 megawatts of wind power installed, second only to the United States and Germany.”
USF News Manager Vicki Chachere reports about University of South Florida’s big step forward in educating their students for the sake of the planet:
Read More »“The University of South Florida is creating the nation’s first School of Global Sustainability, an innovative effort aimed at preparing students for a new generation of “green collar” careers and to find solutions for a world challenged with the protection of its fragile environment and limited resources.”
Since 1969 Garry Baverstock has recognized that the use of solar energy is the ecological salvation for the planet.
Read More »WESTERN Australia’s leading environmental architect Mr Garry Baverstock said rapid change was required in the way we build and renovate our properties and prepare for disasters.
Mr Baverstock who is the director of Wise Earth Pty Ltd and Order of Australia recipient said the increase in reported damage as a result of tornados and severe storms in recent years has reinforced the need for people to rethink the way they build structures and prepare for catastrophes.
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Read More »LABOR’S pledge for a 20 per cent contribution in renewable energy by 2020 is realistic says one of Australia’s leading solar experts and Order of Australia recipient Mr Garry Baverstock AM.
Mr Baverstock, who was a key speaker at the recent Solar World Congress in China, says, if anything, Labor’s vow is considered ‘conservative’ by world standards.
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