Wind power companies operating in the Altamont region of California are reducing the environmental impact of their older turbines, which are a threat to several protected bird species. The Altamont pass, in the mountains east of San […]
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From Coal to the Cloud: Google “Upcycles” Defunct Power Plant Into its Newest Data Center
Anyone with scissors, thread, and access to a craft website can upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags, but it takes a multinational corporation like Google to upcycle a decommissioned coal power plant into a data […]
Free Solar Power in California: Thanks, Cap-and-Trade!
California’s cap-and-trade program brings in money when carbon allowances are auctioned. A lot of money – about $1.49 billion in the current fiscal year alone, the state said last week. The law requires that “the state […]
China Solar Power Surges: Leaves Entire World Behind
China issued an update on its solar progress this week and made every other solar-seeking country around the world feel kind of pathetic. The National Energy Board said 5.04 GW was installed in the first quarter […]
All Signs Point to Solar Power Juggernaut Rolling On
It’s not a contest. Renewable energy is no zero-sum game (or doesn’t have to be, at least), and according to the experts, all of it and then some will be needed to keep global temperatures […]
Wind Brings Carbon-Free Economic Boom To NW Iowa
The wind boom in northwest Iowa has at least one thing on North Dakota’s oil boom: It’s not unleashing massive amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Giant 6-MW Turbines For Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm
The Block Island Wind Farm now appears delayed until 2016, but Alstom turbines could give it a capacity factor of 47 percent, the developer says.
Unsubsidized Solar Power Gives It A Go In Spain
A 2.5-megawatt PV plant in the Spanish province of Seville proves that even without generous subsidies, solar power can grow, Greenpeace says.
Solar Surges, Wind Wanes In 2013 U.S. Installs
Utility-scale solar installations grew nearly 50 percent in 2013, making up 21 percent of total capacity additions.
Harvard Battery Could Help Wind, Solar Flow
Organic material – much like rhubarb – is the key to a battery technology advance that could aid in storing wind and solar energy.
Geothermal Power Flows From Nevada To LA
The equivalent of 19,000 Southern California homes are now powered by a geothermal plant south of Reno, Nevada.
How Wind Is Helping Deliver Record-Cheap Solar
A contract for very cheap solar power in New Mexico shows the synergies to be realized from well-planned solar-wind hybrid project, researchers say.
Iowa Factory Gets World Record Wind Turbine Blade Order
A Siemens factory in Fort Madison, Iowa, will be humming again, making the blades for 448 giant wind turbines.
Study Links Taller Wind Turbines To More Bird Deaths
Taller wind turbines – and those in California – could present a greater risk to birds, according to a new study.