Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Australia Wind Power Investing

Written by unknown
Posted February 12, 2013

In this country, coal and natural gas are more expensive than wind energy. But it may not be where you expect.

Vestas No Longer Leader in Wind Turbine Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2013

An energy leader has replaced Vestas Wind Systems (CPH: VWS), which was the leader in wind turbine production since 2000.

Ethanol Intensifies 2013 Drought Crisis

Written by unknown
Posted February 10, 2013

As the worst U.S. drought in 50 years continues, the government wants to increase ethanol production.

Duke Energy's (NYSE: DUK) Solar Battery Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2013

In an effort to improve solar power integration into the power grid, Duke Enegy (NYSE: DUK) has launched a battery project to regulate power...

Thailand Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2013

German photovoltaic company Conergy (ETR: CGYK) is supplying Thailand with three solar facilities to help the company meet its goal of reduced petroleum dependence...

High-Speed Rail Infrastructure Investing

Written by unknown
Posted February 7, 2013

An outdated transportation infrastructure could cripple the U.S. economy. Without advancements in this area, growth is inhibited.

UPS to Deploy Electric Trucks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 6, 2013

In conjunction with the state of California, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has agreed to deploy 100 electric trucks as part of its fleet...

GE (NYSE: GE) Wind Turbine Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) is expanding its presence in the European Union's wind sector with turbine deals in Romania and Sweden...

Renewable Energy Market Strengthening

Written by unknown
Posted February 5, 2013

Despite a few bumps, and much to the chagrin of those still celebrating the invention of the wheel, the modern energy market continues to expand.

First Solar Sells Solar Power Cheaper Than Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 3, 2013

El Paso Electric Co. (NYSE: EE0 agreed to buy solar electricity First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) newest project, and the utility will sell it for less than coal-powered electricity...

Lithium-Air Batteries

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2013

Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) is working with BMW (ETR: BMW) to develop the latest in lithium battery technology: lithium-air batteries.

Air Car Investment Opportunities

Written by unknown
Posted January 29, 2013

The technology has been around for over 117 years, but a lot has changed. A new compressed air vehicle could be a major game-changer for this automaker.