Amonix, a concentrating PV manufacturer that got a big grant from the Bush admnistration, has closed down its North Las Vegas plant.
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China Blamed, Obama Bashed In Abound Solar Hearing
House Republicans hold a hearing on the Abound Solar loan guarantee failure, and China becomes a hot topic of conversation.
China Stepping Up In Solar Power Deployment
China has been pumping out cheap solar PV, upending the global market, but now it’s boosting its targets for domestic deployment significantly.
Ireland Prepares To Feed UK Wind Power Appetite
National Grid UK says yes to a grid connect with Ireland that could bring in 3,000 megawatts of wind power.
New York City Seeks Smaller, Smarter Apartments
In the interests of accommodating a million more people in the coming years in an energy efficient way, NYC is seeking proposals for “micro-unit” apartments.
Wind Power And Health: Canada Takes A Hard Look
Instead of reviewing the literature on wind turbines and their impact on human health, Canada plans to conduct actual new scientific research.
Kinetic Sidewalk An Enlightening Feat At Olympics
Twelve million footfalls on a footbridge to the Olympic Park in London are expected to generate 21 kilowatt-hours of power, lighting the walkway.
Beijing’s Big Glass Pyramid Showcases Smart Green Thinking
By using a glass envelope in the shape of a pyramid as a thermal buffer, Beijing’s Parkview Green keeps its heating and cooling demands to a bare minimum.
3 Camper Concepts That Make The Most Of A Tiny Space
Three tiny, efficient living spaces that let you pick up and move whenever you feel like it.
UK Leads, US 9th In Energy Efficiency Ranking
In part because it does so poorly on transportation, the United States is ranked ninth out of 12 large economies in a new energy efficiency assessment.
Greenpeace Not Sold On Apple’s Data Center Moves
Apple’s tough week continues with Greenpeace reacting skeptically to the company’s claims it will run its data centers off renewable energy.
MyCar Low Speed Electric Vehicle Debuts for $15,500
Greentech Automotive out of Mississippi has debuted MyCar, its offering in the low speed electric vehicle market that aims for the Made in America moniker.
Are Smart Meters Hazardous To Your Health?
Smart meters, despite their technological usefulness, are said by some to raise health concerns such as insomnia and nausea. Is this a legitimate concern?
OPT Makes Waves With Lockheed Martin Deal
Ocean Power Technologies teams with Lockheed Martin on one of the world’s largest wave power projects, in Australia, sending its stock soaring.