• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2013
Obama's Second Inauguration Speech Promotes Clean Energy

Obama's Second Inauguration Speech Promotes Clean Energy

The US President reaffirms his commitment to tackle climate change, global warming

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 19th, 2013
Australia Can Be Powered by Renewable Energy Alone In 10 Years' Time

Australia Can Be Powered by Renewable Energy Alone In 10 Years' Time

Report analyzes the country's solar and wind power potential

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2013
World First: Global Atlas in Renewable Energy Goes Public

World First: Global Atlas in Renewable Energy Goes Public

The atlas is meant to promote investments in harvesting green energy sources

Shape Shifting Solar Lamp Looks More like an Alien Device

Shape Shifting Solar Lamp Looks More like an Alien Device

The lamp has three main arms, each of which can be made to turn and bend

Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells Developed by Stanford Researchers

Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells Developed by Stanford Researchers

This new technology makes it easier to harvest sun power, the researchers explain

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2012
US Rolls Out Its Floating Wind Turbine

US Rolls Out Its Floating Wind Turbine

The turbine was installed off the coast of Maine, engineers are keeping a close eye on it

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2012
Wind and Solar Could Power Grid 99.9% of the Time

Wind and Solar Could Power Grid 99.9% of the Time

Coupled with storage technologies, these energy sources could slash electricity costs

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2012
Solar Panels Make a Man's Home Feel like a “Prison”

Solar Panels Make a Man's Home Feel like a “Prison”

Giant renewable energy plant won't let Grahan Cowley enjoy his retirement

San Diego Zoo Installs Solar-Powered Charging Stations for EVs

San Diego Zoo Installs Solar-Powered Charging Stations for EVs

Their goal is to educate people about embracing cleaner energy sources

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 4th, 2012
Africa Gets Its Largest Solar Plant, Courtesy of UK Clean Energy Firm

Africa Gets Its Largest Solar Plant, Courtesy of UK Clean Energy Firm

This solar plant is expected to be the fourth biggest in the world

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 3rd, 2012
Qatar Readies $20 Billion Investment in Solar Power

Qatar Readies $20 Billion Investment in Solar Power

The project is part of the state's plans to cut down on its greenhouse gas emissions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2012
Bishop of Oxford Climbs atop a Church, Blesses New Solar Panels

Bishop of Oxford Climbs atop a Church, Blesses New Solar Panels

The Bishop is very much concerned about the ecological footprint of churches in England

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2012
Investing in Renewables Is Cheaper Than Holding On to Coal

Investing in Renewables Is Cheaper Than Holding On to Coal

Switching to green energy makes a lot of sense financially-wise, new study says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2012
Germany Sets Energy Export Record Despite Nuclear Phase-Out

Germany Sets Energy Export Record Despite Nuclear Phase-Out

The country has wind and solar power to thank for this achievement

Spotlight: Bladeless Wind Turbines Are Twice As Efficient As Conventional Ones

Spotlight: Bladeless Wind Turbines Are Twice As Efficient As Conventional Ones

The Saphonian wind turbine is also 45% cheaper to manufacture

Swiss Company Says It Solved Century-Old Electrical Puzzle

Swiss Company Says It Solved Century-Old Electrical Puzzle

Their new circuit breaker transfers electricity over long distances, supports renewables

Pee-Powered Generator Developed by 4 Teens in Africa

Pee-Powered Generator Developed by 4 Teens in Africa

The girls who worked on the project say 1 litter of urine gives 6 hours of electricity

 
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