Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

The Next Generation of Solar Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 5, 2014

Renewable energy from the Earth's own radiation? It's coming.

This Fuel Cell Stock is on Fire

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 5, 2014

We bought and sold half for 131.84% gains. Bought again and are sitting on 145.00% gains while that initial investment is up 300.65%. All this in two months!

Why Investors are Salivating Over Elon Musk

Written by unknown
Posted March 4, 2014

When the CEO of Tesla has something to say, you better believe people pay attention. But his most recent comments have really caused a firestorm, forcing investors in utilities to completely...

Everybody Blames the Weather

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 3, 2014

Thirty percent of the US GDP depends upon weather conditions in some way. This year, the winter actually hit unevenly across different sectors.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and the Rise of the Gigafactory

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2014

Tesla's gigantic "Gigafactory" will produce so many lithium ion batteries that it will simultaneously expand the industry and reduce the cost of electric cars.

Why SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) is a Solid Bet on Solar

Written by unknown
Posted February 25, 2014

If you're looking for another way to play the solar space after making a fortune on SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY), you may want to revisit SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR).

5 Companies Making Old Houses More Energy Efficient

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 23, 2014

Making money by saving money. It's an old technique that is the specialty of retrofitting companies all over the world. Here are just a few ways it's being done.

An Electric Car Bankruptcy

Written by unknown
Posted February 18, 2014

When it comes to electric cars, there are clear winners and losers. Tesla is the dominant force, while dozens of other start-ups have gone belly up. One of those bankrupt start-ups was just...

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG): The Next Big Name in Clean Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 18, 2014

There are a handful of tech companies that claim to be one hundred percent reliant upon renewable energy. Google is striving for that same goal, and it will be the biggest company to achieve it...

How to Profit from Natural Gas Shortages

Written by unknown
Posted February 11, 2014

With arctic temperatures pushing natural gas supplies to the brink, investors are making a fortune. And until much-needed infrastructure is built, this will be the trend well throughout the rest of...

U.S. Still Boxed out of India's Solar Boom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2014

India wants to become a global leader in solar energy, but it appears to want to do it without help of U.S. solar companies.

Telecom Loves Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2014

Cellular communications service providers need to have as close to 100 percent uptime as they can get, so backup power is an essential element in cell networks. Fuel cells are a popular choice, and...