Category: Renewable Energy

Government Creates Solar Zoning Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The U.S. government has initiated a zoning project that would set aside land for solar development while also preserving fragile areas.

Biofuels Mandate Stirs Up Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The American Petroleum Institute is struggling to meet the standards requiring use of 6.6 million gallons of biofuel--and now it's suing the government.

Solar Powered Airplane

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The first intercontinental solar flight landed successfully on Tuesday.

Electric Car Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 25, 2012

I don't care if you're ready to go out and buy a Chevy Volt, or invest in high-yielding natural gas stocks operating in the USA, there's an opportunity for everyone to do the right thing for this...

UK Cuts Support for Wind and Biomass

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The UK government has declared a cut in subsidies for wind and biomass while also initiating a tax break for gas developers.

Brazil Rejects 5 Major Turbine Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

As the companies fail to receive 40% of their components from domestic suppliers, the national bank has refused to provide loans.

OCI Solar to Build Biggest Solar Utility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

OCI Solar Power and CPS Energy are forming a partnership to create a 400-megawatt utility solar project.

Algae Biomass in Brazil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2012

An innovative algae company is teaming up with a Brazilian ethanol producer in a $9.8 million biofuel project.

Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 23, 2012

Qualcomm's Halo Wireless EV Charging could revolutionize EV charging infrastructure.

GE to Split Up Energy Business

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2012

GE Energy will become three separate businesses to cut costs and facilitate business activities.

China Investigates Polysilicon Dumping

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 22, 2012

China retaliates to the U.S. tariffs on solar cells with its own dumping probe.

DONG Purchases Siemens' 6MW Turbine

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 19, 2012

While testing and first purchases of Siemens' new 6 megawatt turbine occur, the company is already developing an even bigger model.