Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

The Wind Blows, the Sun Shines, and Coal Struggles

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 3, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why investors should embrace the growth in solar and wind energy.

Investing in Elon Musk's "Goblin Metal"

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 1, 2017

The demand for cobalt in battery applications has risen 13% annually over the past 10 years and is set to continue increasing. By 2025, cobalt consumption is projected to have increased over 50%...

Donald Trump Investing Big in Wind Energy

Written by unknown
Posted January 30, 2017

Wind Power has the most to gain from the Trump Administration. Will Donald Trump go down as one of the biggest advocates for renewable energy?

The Cost of Progress in Solar Power

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted January 27, 2017

The more we install, the more expensive it becomes. Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey looks into the real cost of solar power and why it's not stopping this booming industry's growth.

The Saudis' Solar Boom Hits the Next Level

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 19, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the Saudis are becoming addicted to a new energy source... solar power.

Wind Beats Solar as a Top Renewable Energy Source

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 29, 2016

The first U.S. offshore wind farm has finally come online! Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers why this is just the first step towards massive growth for renewables, and wind...

Buffett, Trump, and the Future of Energy

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted November 26, 2016

Trump made a lot of promises during his campaign, but can he deliver? Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey explains why one promise in particular won't make it past the drawing board.

Tesla Solar Roof Goes Too Far

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted November 11, 2016

The solar industry is still on the rise, but now with brand new hurdles to jump. In the wake of recent market upsets, are Tesla's ornamental solar roofs really the answer?

Is Trump the End for Clean Energy?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 10, 2016

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a closer look at what a Trump victory means for the renewable energy sector.

Big Oil Panics Ahead of COP-22

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted November 3, 2016

Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey reminds readers that last year's meeting in Paris decided the fate of the energy industry. As the next phase begins in Marrakech, what can investors expect?

The Last Gasp of Coal

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 27, 2016

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why renewables are pushing the coal industry into a full-blown panic.

Solar Restart on the Horizon

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted October 22, 2016

We haven't seen the boom in solar capacity we expected... yet. Now's the time to invest before the tax credit deadline catches up to the solar industry.