Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Q-Cells Stays in the Game

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 22, 2012

After filing for insolvency, Q-Cells has returned to production and boosted shares.

Lawsuit Against Chesapeake Energy's Aubrey McCledon

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 19, 2012

Chesapeake Energy's Aubrey McClendon faces a shareholder lawsuit.

Turbo Solar

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 18, 2012

Researchers at Sydney University and Germany's Helmholtz Centre for Materials and Energy have developed a low-cost "turbo engine for solar cells" capable of boosting energy output efficiency to 40...

Greenpeace Sees Little Promise in Apple

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 17, 2012

Greenpeace's report shows Apple in a bad light, but Apple reveals plans that will actively refute the claims.

Increased Global Investment in Clean Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 16, 2012

Global investment in clean energy went up 6.5 percent in 2011, reaching a record $263 billion dollars, according to a new report by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Offshore Wind Investment Opportunities

Written by unknown
Posted April 15, 2012

Cherry-picking offshore wind investment opportunities in Europe.

Bad News

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 14, 2012

Make no mistake, I'm as ardent a supporter of a clean energy future as anyone else. But fact are facts. And the industry as a whole isn't doing so good right now.

The Light Burns Out on BrightSource IPO

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 12, 2012

The much-anticipated cleantech IPO was cancelled just hours before trading was to begin.

New Military Lab Creates Fuel Efficient Killers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 10, 2012

The facility, referred to as the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is comprised of eight separate labs where research and testing will be conducted on...

eBay's Biggest Renewable Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 10, 2012

eBay installed a 665-kilowatt solar array after legislation in Utah made it possible.

Solar Takes a Tumble

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 4, 2012

Outlook for solar energy industry weakens as solar companies file for bankruptcy one right after the other.

Facebook's Energy-Saving App

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 3, 2012

Opower and Facebook team up to encourage energy efficiency information sharing.