Depending on how you look at it, the state of offshore wind power is either hugely depressing or an amazing opportunity for growth in green power.
Renewable Energy
US-Backed Cellulosic Ethanol Plant In Trouble
The same month it began operating, the ZeaChem cellulosic ethanol plant in Oregon has been forced to cut workers and scale back operations due to money troubles.
Wind Power 101: It Betters Fossil Fuels, Even With Slowing Growth
Wind power growth may have slowed down last year (again), but it’s already producing power more cheaply than new fossil fuels, outpacing nuclear, and coal and natural gas.
OPT Oregon Wave Energy Project Delayed Again
Ocean Power Technologies says a permitting issue could mean its historic Oregon wave energy project won’t move ahead this year.
How Natural Gas Pipelines Could Boost Hydrogen
Blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines could be a way to increase output from renewable energy production facilities, a U.S.-commissioned report says.
New Hydropower At Yellowstone Is All Good
Yellowstone National Park demonstrates that smart microhydro projects can be emissions free and environmentally safe.
Whither Aviation Biofuels: When, If Ever, Will We Be Flying Green?
Despite enthusiastic claims over the past few years, aviation biofuels still haven’t made significant inroads in commercial use. So, when might this happen?
Wind Farm Illnesses Linked To Anti-Wind Lobbying
Aussie researcher Simon Chapman says a look at wind farm complaints backs up the theory that so-called wind turbine syndrome is a “communicated” disease.
Giant Solar, Wind Projects In Desert Get US Approval
The Obama administration approves three renewable energy projects in the Southwest, including one of the largest solar power plants in the world.
Way Big Wind: Try 10 MW Turbines On For Size
GE wins a contract to build facilities in Denmark to test wind turbine nacelles with an output power up to 10 megawatts.
Biofuels 101: How Green Is This Clean Energy Source Really?
You don’t hear about biofuels as much as you used to, but production continues to grow. How green they are all comes down to what’s used to make them, though.
How Best To Support Renewable Energy? Predictably, Ambitiously, Fairly
While government probably shouldn’t be picking technological winners and losers when it comes to renewable energy, we do need to make a clear, decisive choice.
The Coolest Tidal Energy Proposal Ever
The U.K. is contemplating ways to take advantage of its enormous tidal range, and no vision looks more fetching than the proposal for Swansea Bay.
Offshore Wind Advances In Maryland; Will Feds Help?
Maryland’s legislature is finally on board with promoting offshore wind power, but Congress could help even more by passing an expanded tax credit bill.