Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

DONG Purchases Siemens' 6MW Turbine

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 19, 2012

While testing and first purchases of Siemens' new 6 megawatt turbine occur, the company is already developing an even bigger model.

Another Solar Company Falls

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 19, 2012

Amonix closes its Las Vegas solar facility after only a year of operation.

30-Minute Electric Vehicle Charge

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 18, 2012

ECOtality's revolutionary charger can fully recharge an electric car in a half hour.

Offshore Wind Struggles in Germany, the UK

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 17, 2012

Despite David Cameron's and Angela Merkel's efforts, offshore wind power has hit a rut.

India to Double Solar Target

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 16, 2012

Welspun Energy says India will rely more on renewables with a focus on solar power.

Solar Bottom

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 16, 2012

The downside is solar prices have fallen extremely fast, making it hard for panel makers to generate a profit... at least in the short term. The upside is falling prices have led to record...

SolarStrong Project Military Installations

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 16, 2012

SolarCity begins its effort to install solar panels on 120,000 military residences in the nation's biggest rooftop solar project.

500-Mile Range Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 16, 2012

Three Danish companies develop an electric vehicle that uses bio-methanol.

Offshore Wind Job Creation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

Offshore projects like Cape Wind could be huge job creators in the U.S.

Chinese Solar Imports Decline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

Declining imports of Chinese solar panels and cells could bode well for U.S. manufacturers.

GE WattStation EV Chargers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

GE's new electric vehicle charging stations are now synced with an app to make finding them easier.

Looking Past the Gas Hype

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 14, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas prices may soon be heading higher... and where we'll go for the next wave of cheap electricity.