Oregon utility Portland General Electric (PGE) has partnered with NextEra Energy on a large new energy facility that combines 300 MW of wind, 50 MW of solar, and 30 MW of battery storage – the […]
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Tesla Owners Suffer Through the Polar Vortex While Solar Panels Keep Plugging Away
Below freezing temperatures means EV owners are suffering huge drops in their vehicles’ range Chicago and much of the Midwest are still caught in the throes of ice, snow, bitter wind, and cold. It’s not […]
Best Solar Christmas Lights
Solar Christmas lights are a great way to decorate your home for the holiday season, and cut down your energy bill. Beyond the environmental benefits, they’re also extremely convenient and versatile, since you don’t need […]
The 8 Best Kinetic Chargers
What is Kinetic Energy? Wouldn’t it be nice to charge the products you can’t live without in a way that would leave you unchained from the wall socket? A kinetic energy charger may be just […]
Major American Air Carrier Tests Biofuel Alternative
United Airlines has taken the first step towards building a biofuel-powered fleet. New biofuel blends are being tested on short-run flights in hopes that they’ll prove to be a valuable tool to cutting airline carbon […]
German Energy Giant Brings Residential Solar Storage to US Market
German energy storage giant Sonnen is forging ahead in the American renewable energy market by partnering with new distributor Sungevity in California. Their storage system will be sold as an add-on for new residential solar installations.
Renewable Microgrids: A Solution For Remote Communities
Remote communities face unique challenges where electricity is concerned. Renewable microgrids help them overcome those challenges and provide reliable power for individuals living there. To live in a remote place is to depend on oil. Fuel for […]
“Eternal Flashlight” Powered By Body Heat
A New York-based engineer has designed a small flashlight that runs entirely on the heat of the human body and requires no batteries or charging of any kind. The Lumen flashlight is the design of […]
Novel Energy Storage Leverages Free Gravity
Gravity already supplies us with one cheap and clean form of electricity storage. We can contain and then release a weight — in this case water, with pumped hydro. When there is excess energy on the grid […]
History Made as Electric Aircraft Crosses English Channel
It’s inspiring to think that no matter how much we achieve as a technological species, there will always be more firsts for the record books. On July 10th, a whole new page was added, as […]
Flying Drone A Weird Feature For Renault Plug-In Concept
The new Kwid Concept, besides looking like a fun-driving vehicle, also comes with a rather unique, semi-robotic flying helping hand.
Serious Electric Car Production Growth Predicted
A new report suggests worldwide production of electric cars for 2014 will rise by over two-thirds compared to last year.
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.
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.