Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

China Invests in U.S. Batteries

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 7, 2012

A $450 million investment from China's Wanxiang Group Corp. could save A123 from bankruptcy.

Battery Life Improvement

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

GE, Ford, and the University of Michigan are teaming up to create a smart battery management system that could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries.

50% Power from Wind

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

Colorado's largest utility received 57% of its electricity from wind power in April. Maybe the rest of the nation isn't far off...

Make Your Car a Plug-in Hybrid

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 5, 2012

Researchers at a university in Tennessee have developed a way for anyone to drive a hybrid--without buying a new car.

Rust-Powered Battery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

USC researchers are improving on a battery design that could be beneficial for solar power storage.

A New Type of Wind Turbine

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

VWATs may be more expensive, but they would also be better suited for offshore operations.

U.S. Renewable Energy Potential

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

The U.S. is only taking advantage of a very small percentage of its renewable energy potential, a new study shows.

Solar Power & Jobs in New Jersey

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

The nation's second-biggest solar state is about to get even more.

First Solar May Report Profit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

While the rest of the solar industry struggles, First Solar may have scrounged up a profit for the second quarter.

Success of the Algae Biofuels Sector

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

Amid investments and strategic partnerships, the algae biofuels sector could soon be worth $1.6 billion.

Quantum Dot Solar Cell Breakthrough

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2012

Researchers from Canada and Saudi Arabia have made a breakthrough in quantum dot solar cells.

GE Wind Power in Mexico

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 30, 2012

General Electric and Mexico's Comexhidro are creating a wind farm to power public lighting.