Rooftop solar owners vs utilities – the battle begins

13 May 2013

As utilities in Australia and the US act to protect their business models against the growing impact of rooftop solar…

EVs get a dose of testosterone

13 May 2013

A century ago, early electric cars were marketed at women - because the EVs were "quiet, smooth and comfortable." Some…

Climate action under an Abbott government

13 May 2013

It promises to repeal the carbon tax, but the Coalition’s Direct Action Plan may miss the opportunity to drive energy…

Myanmar to be home to world’s third largest solar plant

13 May 2013

Green Earth Power have signed a memorandum of understanding to construct a $275 million solar power plant in the city…

Last time CO2 levels hit 400ppm, the Arctic was 8°C warmer

13 May 2013

As atmospheric CO2 levels pass 400ppm, a new report suggests that anyone betting on a low sensitivity of the climate…

Graph of the Day: How to green world’s largest grid

13 May 2013

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows how the world's biggest grid can become high renewables using existing technologies.

US investors predict huge rebound in wind energy in 2014

13 May 2013

Warren Buffett and GE are preparing for a major rebound in wind energy investment in the US in 2014.

The four-seater hybrid EV – with vertical take-off

12 May 2013

An MIT team has begun feasibility studies into a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) plug-in hybrid-electric flying car.

Exxon’s Pegasus oil spill – and the myth of US energy independence

10 May 2013

The oil industry is spreading cheeriness about unconventional sources, meanwhile, a major US oil-pipe spill went largely unreported over Easter.

US Army steamrolls $7bn in renewable energy projects

10 May 2013

US Army launches first in $7bn series of renewables contracts this year, using PPAs and a tool that should crush…

Coal at a crossroads as ‘rational’ thinking sets in

10 May 2013

A new report released by Deutsche Bank says the global coal market faces a combined threat of steadily growing supply…

Indian court strikes down another coal plant

10 May 2013

Indian National Green Tribunal revokes clearance for 1050MW coal plant, describes original approval as 'smacking of non-application of mind.'