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Energy matters video on Australia’s energy costs, community energy projects

http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=1980 Energy Matters Video News – Episode 53 – January 11, 2012 by Energy Matters In this episode, Virginia covers the SolarKindle, the power of buying solar in groups, electricity prices in Victoria jump again and what commercial enterprises can do to combat electricity cost increases resulting from Australia’s carbon tax and other price hikes.  In this episode: 

– Weighing just 215 grams, the SolarKindle is a solar powered cover for the Kindle E-Reader. A one hour charge in direct sunlight can provide almost three days worth of reading time, according to the company that created the device, SolarFocus Technology. Read more.

– A growing number of communities in the UK are starting renewable energy schemes through cooperatives and other forms of collaboration. A recent report states that 43 UK communities are producing renewable energy, having invested money to install solar, large wind turbines or hydro-electric power in their area. While these types of schemes are still relatively uncommon in Australia, a popular method of using the power of collaboration to install solar here is through buyers groups. Read more……..   http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=1980

January 12, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Audiovisual