• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 27th, 2014
Scotland Cuts Emissions More than the Entire UK, All Thanks to Renewables

Scotland Cuts Emissions More than the Entire UK, All Thanks to Renewables

In 2011, Scotland's emissions fell by 9.9%, the UK's by 6.9%

Watch: How the Clean Energy Industry Transformed in 2013

Watch: How the Clean Energy Industry Transformed in 2013

And how it helped transform the world around us, of course

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 24th, 2014
The Trouble with Thorium-Fueled Nuclear Plants, as Explained by Greenpeace

The Trouble with Thorium-Fueled Nuclear Plants, as Explained by Greenpeace

When all is said and done, thorium is no better than uranium, the organization claims

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 20th, 2014
Concentrated Photovoltaic Cumulative Installations to Top 1,000MW by 2020

Concentrated Photovoltaic Cumulative Installations to Top 1,000MW by 2020

At the end of 2014, the photovoltaic cumulative installed capacity will sit at about 358MW

Eco-Friendly Strawberry Trees Let People Charge Their Gadgets on the Go

Eco-Friendly Strawberry Trees Let People Charge Their Gadgets on the Go

These charging stations are the creation of a Serbian startup, could soon arrive in the US

  • 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
China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

The country's wind-generated electricity amounted to 135 terawatt-hours in said year

California's Solar Industry Reports Back-to-Back Generation Records

California's Solar Industry Reports Back-to-Back Generation Records

It was last week that the state managed to set back-to-back solar power records

Wave Power Farm Could One Day Be Up and Running in Irish Waters

Wave Power Farm Could One Day Be Up and Running in Irish Waters

If built, this wave farm in Ireland will be the first of its kind in Europe

Super Skinny Solar Cells Could Help Turn Windows into PV Panels

Super Skinny Solar Cells Could Help Turn Windows into PV Panels

The cells are the brainchild of researchers at the Vienna University of Technology

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

New Wind Turbine Design Ups Energy Production in Low Wind Sites

New Wind Turbine Design Ups Energy Production in Low Wind Sites

The new Vestas turbine is expected to perform better due to the fact that it is taller

  • 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

Cool Concept Device Lets You Charge Gadgets on the Go

Cool Concept Device Lets You Charge Gadgets on the Go

The device is designed in such a way that it doubles as a flashlight

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 8th, 2014
US Coal Exports Found to Have Tripled Since 2005

US Coal Exports Found to Have Tripled Since 2005

The country is gradually cutting its ties with this dirty energy source, report says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

In 2013, wind power was the fifth-largest electricity source in the US

 
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