• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 18th, 2014
The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

EPIA says last year was a record-breaking one for photovoltaic installations

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 15th, 2014
China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
Three EU Member States Have Already Achieved Their 2020 Green Energy Goals

Three EU Member States Have Already Achieved Their 2020 Green Energy Goals

These three eco-friendly countries are Bulgaria, Estonia, and Sweden, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

People can now walk into a Best Buy and get a solar system for their home

Company Wants to Build 11-Turbine Wind Farm in North Cornwall, UK

Company Wants to Build 11-Turbine Wind Farm in North Cornwall, UK

The wind farm is expected to have an energy generating capacity of 25.3 megawatts

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 10th, 2014
India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

The new solar power capacity is to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir

1,000 MW of Solar Capacity Expected to Be Installed in India This Year

1,000 MW of Solar Capacity Expected to Be Installed in India This Year

State solar power programs will account for a significant amount of the added capacity

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2014
Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Report says green energy sources proved especially helpful during this year's heat waves

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

More precisely, a total of 95.9 MW worth of solar capacity were connected to the grid

Harvesting Vibration Energy Could Lead to Self-Powered Electronics

Harvesting Vibration Energy Could Lead to Self-Powered Electronics

Scientists create generator that harvests, converts vibration energy

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Two More Solar Projects on Public Lands Given the Green Light in the US

Two More Solar Projects on Public Lands Given the Green Light in the US

The two projects will have a combined energy capacity of 550 megawatts

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Biomass Sources Could Meet Nearly 50% of the UK's Energy Demand by 2050

Biomass Sources Could Meet Nearly 50% of the UK's Energy Demand by 2050

Study finds that the country is a long way from making the most of its biomass resources

Google Bets on Renewable Energy, Invests over $1 Billion

Google Bets on Renewable Energy, Invests over $1 Billion

Google's investments are paying off since it has so many data centers

Cool Interactive Map Lets You Keep Tabs on Wind Farms in the US

Cool Interactive Map Lets You Keep Tabs on Wind Farms in the US

The map was released by the US Geological Survey, shows some 47,000 wind turbines

New York’s Green Bank Is Now Officially “Open for Business”

New York’s Green Bank Is Now Officially “Open for Business”

The Green Bank is intended to support eco-friendly technologies, green energy projects

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2014
Fukushima Wants to Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2040

Fukushima Wants to Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2040

The province is currently home to about 2 million people

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2014
“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

“Ultra Mega” Solar Power Project Worth $4.4Bn (€3.25Bn) Planned for India

The green energy scheme is to be developed by as many as six companies

 
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