US researchers have found a way to achieve a cost competitive level of efficiency in solar paint. Could this mean DIY solar for the masses?
The latest round of testing on wireless recharging technology used to ‘refuel’ electric aircraft in flight via laser beams has beaten expectations.
Iowa governor’s fight for wind tax credit pays off with $1.9bn investment in state wind farms from the Buffett-connected MidAmerican Energy.
US Army launches first in $7bn series of renewables contracts this year, using PPAs and a tool that should crush any obstacles in its path.
US researchers have successfully used high-intensity x-rays to improve the efficiency of non-silicon, organic solar photovoltaics.
Moody’s says wind and solar undermining credit rating quality of fossil fuel generation in Europe.
Despite abundant wind resources, Wisconsin has been clinging to coal for electrical power generation. Now it looks like a bad and costly bet.
Ford joins with US home building giant to create ultra-efficient model house that seamlessly integrates plug-in EVs and solar into its energy mix.
Google Director of Global Infrastructure Gary Demasi has just put forth a plan that could really blow up the domestic renewable energy market.
One day soon: Buy a thin device the size of a playing card, dunk it in dirty bath water and generate your own electricity.
Fort Bliss in Texas to build a 20MW solar plant – the single largest military renewable energy project ever undertaken by the US.
America’s Crescent Dunes solar thermal plant passed another milestone this month, with receiver panels installed on the facility’s 540ft tower.
A new international agreement calls for Germany to take the lead in helping Greece rev up its solar power production.
Anti-wind campaigners struggle with the concept of man-made climate change. What on earth will they make of man-made wind energy?
The world’s largest solar power towers in California are expected to create 2,000 construction jobs when work starts at the end of this year.
EV drivers might not have long to wait before an affordable wireless EV charging system hits the market, thanks to a new US joint venture.
Obama renews call for $2 billion Energy Security Trust, and threatens to bring back Nixon-era climate change considerations for new projects.
Tests confirm First Solar’s cadmium-telluride solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 18.7% – a new world record.
