Energy and Capital Archives

Solar for Gadgets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

As the rooftop solar industry struggles, Ascent Solar Technologies is moving into a new market.

Bakken Shale's Unending Bounty

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

The Bakken is second to Texas in production, but its levels continue to increase by 15,000 bpd each month.

Wind Tower Shutdowns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

DMI Industries will shut down wind towers in North Dakota and Oklahoma.

3D Printing Industry

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 7, 2012

Imagine being able to design a new aircraft engine part on a computer, and then being able to print it. Not the design - the actual part. And not just a lightweight, nonfunctional model, but an...

Chesapeake Asset Sales

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

Chesapeake, which has been struggling after numerous investigations, could come back with 2012 asset sales.

Renters Could Buy Solar, Too

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

A proposed bill in California would stop restricting solar power to homeowners and open it to non-landowners and renters.

Oil Pipeline Joint Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

An oil pipeline joint venture will transport 350,000 bpd of Eagle Ford oil to Houston refineries.

China Invests in U.S. Batteries

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 7, 2012

A $450 million investment from China's Wanxiang Group Corp. could save A123 from bankruptcy.

Lock in a 1,822% Gain on this Nuclear Power Giant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

Let KEPCO's nuclear power plant division make you rich.

Kansas Farmers vs. Oil Companies

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 6, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl focuses on a few farmers that are taking advantage of Big Oil's need for more water.

South Sudan Oil

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 6, 2012

After months of halted oil production, South Sudan will soon be able to bring wells back online.

Battery Life Improvement

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

GE, Ford, and the University of Michigan are teaming up to create a smart battery management system that could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries.