Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Q-Cells Insolvency Filing

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted April 1, 2012

The once-leading solar cell manufacturer is struggling with losses.

Get Lucky

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 30, 2012

I think most people who have “good luck” are just better at capitalizing on opportunity.

Enphase Energy IPO Sends Shares Soaring

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 29, 2012

Buzz about Enphase Energy Inc. IPO and growth in stock value may not last more than a few weeks.

Electric Vehicle Play

Written by unknown
Posted March 25, 2012

Editor Jeff Siegel reveals his number one play on electric cars and there's only one company that's got enough of this "miracle material."

Graphene Is a "Miracle Material"

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 22, 2012

I've been tight-lipped for a while, but it's finally time to show you what the BBC calls a "Miracle Material."

U.S. Tariff on Chinese Solar Panels

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 20, 2012

The Commerce Department has imposed a tariff on Chinese solar panels to help stabilize prices.

Solar Installations, Rare Earth Manipulations

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 16, 2012

It's 75 degrees and sunny in Baltimore this weekend. And it's St. Patrick's day. So go outside and plant something or drink a beer, I'll keep this to a brief recap of the week...

First Solar's Maryland Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 13, 2012

First Solar announced yet another project for 2012, while the U.S. as a whole continues to increase its solar installations.

3D Printing Sparks NeoIndustrial Revolution

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 12, 2012

Most importantly, 3D printing has rendered economies of scale obsolete, reinstating the ability to produce high quality products for relatively low overhead costs back to the individual something...

First Solar Supplies NRG's Arizona Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 11, 2012

First Solar will work with NRG Energy on the 26 megawatt project in Arizona.

Baltimore's Last Fortune 500 Company Moves to Chicago

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 11, 2012

Exelon Corp's acquisition of the Baltimore-based energy company gives Exelon a nationwide consumer base, with operations in 47 states, Washington D.C. and Canada, and makes them the second largest...

Solar Storm Poses Massive Threat to the Grid

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 7, 2012

According to the National Research Council, solar storms of this magnitude cause irreversible damage to electrical grids by sending a surge of energy through them causing them to trip, leading to...