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.
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Fast Electric Car Charger Growth To Explode
Fast charging stations for “refueling” your electric car are on the rise, but different charger standards could have an impact on overall growth.
In Texas, Big Wind Jumps On New Transmission
Pattern Energy Group says its Panhandle wind project, with financing now set, will be among the first to take advantage of new CREZ transmission lines.
Solar Net-Metering Fight Flares In Colorado
Xcel, Colorado’s largest electricity provider, is seeking net-metering changes that could undervalue solar’s grid benefits and slow its growth.
Swiss Shaker Puts Geothermal On Ice
Earthquakes related to geothermal power development aren’t rare, but a swarm of temblors in Switzerland brings work in St. Gallen to a halt.
Renault, Nissan Sell 100,000 Electric Cars Collectively
The global Renault-Nissan Alliance pushes its 100,000th electric car to drivers around the world, with the Leaf continuing to dominate the pack.
Ford Goes Balls To The Walls With Electrified Vehicles
Ford, with its all-in attitude across a fleet of different types of electrified vehicles, finds itself with record growth and gained market share in green vehicles.
Los Angeles Becoming Electric Vehicle Rebate Heaven
Los Angeles embraces an expanded electric vehicle charger rebate program, making it one of the cheapest places in the nation to own and operate an EV.
Research Shakes Up Earthquake-Energy Connection
New studies provide fresh insight into how our poking around underground causes seismic activity.
Making Small Wind Work Takes Big Planning
Want to avoid lackluster performance from a small wind system? The DOE offers lessons learned about proper siting that it says can help.
How Solar In Ohio Beats Solar In Arizona
Measured against the source it replaces, a study yields surprising results about the benefits of new solar and wind power generation by region.
Oasis Of Green Education To Appear In The Desert
Phase One of the new College of the Desert campus in Palm Springs is expected to produce more energy than it consumes, largely through a 60-acre solar farm.
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.
Facebook Does Hydro: Sweden Data Center Opens
Taking advantage of existing hydropower, Facebook opens a data center in Luleå, Sweden, that the company says run 100 percent on renewable energy.