Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Solar Eclipse 2017 (and how it’s going to affect solar panels)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 20, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Barnard explains what could happen to solar panels during the 2017 solar eclipse...

Natural Gas Gets a Boost from the Solar Eclipse

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 8, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey explains why the eclipse could have some major implications for the future of energy.

N.Y. to D.C. in 29 Minutes? Yes, Please.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Barnard explains Elon Musk's latest ideas for the Hyperloop...

What Makes Lithium Batteries So Expensive?

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 4, 2017

The name "lithium battery" can be a little misleading. Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey looks into the metal that's really behind li-ion's high price.

Legal Cannabis and Artificial Intelligence Will Make You Rich

Written by unknown
Posted July 31, 2017

Now that Tesla has made early investors incredibly rich, where’s the “next Tesla?” There are two sectors that are more than likely to produce the "next Tesla."

Pass the Salt –Renewable Energy’s Storage Problems Might Be Over

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Barnard explains why Alphabet's foray into renewable energy storage could be so important...

Have EV’s (finally) Scared OPEC?

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted July 16, 2017

Energy and Capital editor explains why OPEC is making a mistake when it comes to the EV market...

How to Go Off-Grid for Good

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted July 15, 2017

You could go off-grid today if you wanted to; it's been done before! But scaling up that same freedom will take a lot more work and a hell of a lot of battery power...

Investing in the Future of Electric Cars

Written by unknown
Posted July 10, 2017

As the electric car market continues to boom, will Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) be able to remain competitive? Energy and Capital editor Jeff Siegel analyzes the situation...

Will Volkswagen Become the New (and improved) Tesla?

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted July 9, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer explains why VW could become the new Tesla.

The EV Revolution Reaches Way Beyond Transportation

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted July 7, 2017

The growth of electric vehicles has taken off in a bigger way than anyone expected, and it's changing a lot more than how much time we spend at the pump...

A Prayer for Energy Efficiency

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted July 1, 2017

Planning for the future isn't what people are best at. Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey looks into what will be the most profitable sectors of the energy industry... if we plan now to save...