A new “solar sharing network” called Yeloha just got its start in the US. Its goal is to facilitate connections between those looking to purchase solar power and those who are already making it. If […]
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Solar Desalination to Ramp up in California
For making steam, solar thermal is already cheaper than fossil fuels. Desalination puts this cheap steam tech to great use. An innovative solar project in California will clean agricultural water through solar distillation, using the sun’s […]
3.3 Million Green Vehicles On American Roads By 2025?
Governors from eight states sign a mutual agreement that will put into play action steps designed to drive green vehicle growth in coming years.
Renewable Energy Patents Are Surging
Solar and wind energy technologies see fivefold increases in annual patents, but researchers say policy support will be needed to keep the ball rolling.
Big Solar Is Having A Banner Year In US
As of the end of August, new U.S. utility-scale solar capacity for 2013 stood at 1,774 megawatts – already surpassing the 1,476 megawatts installed in all of 2012.
Deepwater Snares First US Offshore Wind Lease
Deepwater Wind says the area off southern New England where it plans to build a 1 gigawatt wind farm “is the best site … in the United States, bar none.”
EPA Helping Small Businesses Develop Green Tech Innovations
The EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program is using $2 million in funding to help small businesses develop technologies for the environment.
DOE Drives Hydrogen Car Fueling Push
If fuel-cell vehicles are ever going to get anywhere, they’ll need places to fuel up, and the public-private H2USA initiative is aimed at developing the infrastructure.
US Solar Busts Out Another Record-Breaking Year
Installed U.S. solar capacity grew by a record 3,313 megawatts in 2012 – more in one year than in the previous three years combined.
Medium Speed Electric Vehicles Coming Of Age?
Legislation pending in California would define medium speed electric vehicles in a new category between low speed EVs and the likes of cars from Ford and Tesla.
Weaving Solar Magic With Super-Thin Fiber Cells
For the first time, a silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities has been developed that has been shown to be scalable to many meters in length.
Distinction Between Offshore Wind And Oil Drilling Confuses Republicans
With a straight face, oil-supporting Republican senators ask the Obama administration if an offshore wind lease process made sure to protect avian species.
First US Offshore Wind Turbines: Spinning In ’14?
A five-turbine, 30-megawatt project in Rhode Island waters files for final permits to begin building the first offshore wind farm in the United States.
Wind Power And Health: Canada Takes A Hard Look
Instead of reviewing the literature on wind turbines and their impact on human health, Canada plans to conduct actual new scientific research.