Global Investments in Renewables Must Triple, UN Climate Chief Says

Global Investments in Renewables Must Triple, UN Climate Chief Says

Christiana Figueres says $1 trillion (€0.73 trillion) must be spent on renewables yearly

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Scotland’s Renewables Industry Now Employs a Record Number of People

Scotland’s Renewables Industry Now Employs a Record Number of People

The onshore and offshore wind sectors employ the most people, report says

Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

Scientists Find Way to Harvest Sun Energy During the Day, Use It at Night

The discovery can help make solar more popular, researchers explain

The US Broke Several Solar Power Records in 2013

The US Broke Several Solar Power Records in 2013

The country added 4.2 GW of installations during the entire calendar year

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Now Powered by Solar

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Now Powered by Solar

The sign has its power demand met by a solar tree installation

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
Large-Scale Solar Project Funding Upped by $5B (€3.66B) in 2013

Large-Scale Solar Project Funding Upped by $5B (€3.66B) in 2013

This is compared to the year 2012, the Mercom Capital Group says

Portable Solar Charger Is No Bigger than a Book When Folded

Portable Solar Charger Is No Bigger than a Book When Folded

The SolarGami system weighs just 3.7 lb (1.67 kg), developers say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2014
In 2013, Wind Was Spain's Top Energy Source

In 2013, Wind Was Spain's Top Energy Source

New report says that, last year, wind power met 21.1% of the country's demand

In 2013, California Added More Rooftop Solar than in All 30 Years Before

In 2013, California Added More Rooftop Solar than in All 30 Years Before

In just one year, rooftop solar installations upped from 1,000 to over 2,000 MW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 3rd, 2014
UK Broke Several Wind Energy Generation Records This Past December

UK Broke Several Wind Energy Generation Records This Past December

“This is a towering achievement,” says Maf Smith with RenewableUK

Watch: Solar Power Is the “Obvious Energy Choice,” and Here Is Why

Watch: Solar Power Is the “Obvious Energy Choice,” and Here Is Why

New SolarEdge video shows that fossil fuels have become obsolete, must be replaced

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 30th, 2013
200-Acre Solar Farm to Be Built on the United Kingdom's South Coast

200-Acre Solar Farm to Be Built on the United Kingdom's South Coast

Once completed, the farm is expected to be the largest facility of its kind in the country

New York Green Bank to Open for Business in Early 2014

New York Green Bank to Open for Business in Early 2014

The Bank has received $210 million (€153.4 million) in initial funding

British Wind Farms “Cooked” 14 Million Christmas Turkeys in 2012

British Wind Farms “Cooked” 14 Million Christmas Turkeys in 2012

In 2011, wind farms in the UK produced enough energy to cook 17 million turkeys

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2013
Scotland's Green Energy Output Hits Record Levels

Scotland's Green Energy Output Hits Record Levels

Over 40% of the country's energy needs are now met by renewables

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

In nature, it takes millions of years for organic matter to turn into crude oil

Nomads in Mongolia Are Fitting Their Tents with Solar Panels

Nomads in Mongolia Are Fitting Their Tents with Solar Panels

70% of Mongolia's nomadic people now harvest this green energy source

 
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