Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

GE's Battery Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

GE's new Durathon battery can be used in everything from wind farms to hybrid locomotives.

EV Battery Cost Could Drop 70%

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

A new study projects a huge drop in lithium ion battery costs by 2025.

Canadian Wind Farm Health Effects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 11, 2012

Some claim the low-frequency noise causes anxiety, sleep disorders, or even depression.

GE Delays Colorado Solar Plant Construction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 10, 2012

GE is suspending construction of what could be the world's biggest solar manufacturing plant.

Federal Funding Supports Biofuel Research

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Two federal departments support the expansion of biofuel research.

Vestas Wind Temporarily Buoyed by Buyout Rumors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Vestas falls as rumors of a buyout by Ming Yang are denied.

Chinese Plug-In Electric Vehicle Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

The plug-in electric vehicle market is growing, but not at the rate the Chinese government expects.

UK Conservative Party Opposes Wind Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

The UK Tories urge David Cameron to enact subsidy cuts.

Argentina Wind Power Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

A $3 billion loan will allow Argentina to build a wind farm big enough to power 4% of the nation.

Solar Costs Fall, Stocks Rise

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 7, 2012

The theme of the week has obviously been the rapidly falling price of solar energy. Since late June, when I attended an energy finance powwow in Manhattan, I've shared with you several editorials on...

Europe Electric Car Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 5, 2012

New report explores rapid growth of electric vehicles in Europe.

Electric Cars Create Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

German study explores development of alternative drivetrains and job creation.