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Renewable Energy
Rare Metal Supply Endangers Clean Energy Future?
Researchers at MIT say they have uncovered a potential hazard to the future of clean energy technologies: the supply of rare metals.
US Sees Bonus Hydropower In Manmade Waterways
A U.S. government study finds that water moving through tunnels, dikes, siphons, canals and the like is a largely untapped source of micro hydropower.
‘Turbine Cowboys’ Review: Melodramatic, But Kinda Cool
The Weather Channel’s new anthology series, “Turbine Cowboys,” is overly melodramatic and shy on information, but it does depict some impressive work.
Navy’s Hawaii Ocean Energy Plans Taking Shape
The Navy, working with the U.S. Department of Energy, will pick three ocean energy power developers to occupy Wave Energy Test Site moorings at Kaneohe Bay.
This Offshore Wind Turbine Is Quite The Monster
Alstrom begins testing of their giant 6MW offshore wind turbine, looking to contribute to France’s goal of 23 percent renewable energy by 2020.
Clean Energy On The Farm Gets Big US Assist
The Obama administration is promoting the successes of the Rural Energy for America Program, which backs renewable energy and efficiency on U.S. farms.
Wave Power ‘Sea Snake’ Inventor Honored
Pelamis Wave Power’s Richard Yemm, inventor of an iconic wave energy device, has been honored for his contribution to the marine renewables sector.
High Altitude Wind Power Startup Soars In Test
High-altitude wind power startup Altaeros Energies sends a helium-filled shell holding a 35-foot prototype turbine 350 feet into the air and produces power.
Great Lakes Offshore Wind Gets US, State Push
The U.S. and several Great Lakes states agree to try to “streamline the efficient and responsible development” of wind power on the lakes.
To Put Wind Power In Its Place, Weather Is Key
Stanford researchers find that sophisticated weather modeling for offshore wind farms could significantly increase and smooth energy production.
Big Canal Turbine Takes The Plunge In Washington
Hydrovolts deploys its “Big Canal Turbine” in an irrigation canal in Washington’s Yakima Valley, and says the device is generating more than 6 kilowatts.
Wind Roars To Record 4,039 MW In Northwest
Wind power, which hasn’t always found a home on the Pacific Northwest grid, hits a record 4,039 megawatts, beating gas, coal and nuclear combined.
Green Military: Battlefield Energy Goals Mapped Out
The Pentagon announces an implementation plan for its bold, renewables-heavy energy strategy, with security, innovation and efficiency key planks.