Watch: Adorable Animation Documents the World's Green Energy Sources

Watch: Adorable Animation Documents the World's Green Energy Sources

The video is the creation of greenheads with the World Wildlife Fund

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

Overall photovoltaic installations upped by 41% when compared to 2012

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
44% of Europe's Nuclear Reactors Are Too Old to Function, Greenpeace Says

44% of Europe's Nuclear Reactors Are Too Old to Function, Greenpeace Says

The organization demands that these reactors be shut down immediately

  • 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

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 27th, 2014
The UK's Wind Power Output Grew by 38% in 2013

The UK's Wind Power Output Grew by 38% in 2013

This increase was documented in comparison to wind power generation in 2012

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2014
Nuclear Power to Remain an Important Electricity Source in Japan

Nuclear Power to Remain an Important Electricity Source in Japan

The country's high officials confirm plans to once again harvest this energy source

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

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 22nd, 2014
Renewables Account for 99% of the Power Capacity Added in the US in January

Renewables Account for 99% of the Power Capacity Added in the US in January

In January alone, the US installed 287 megawatts of solar capacity

Wind Farms Remain Productive for up to 25 Years, Study Finds

Wind Farms Remain Productive for up to 25 Years, Study Finds

This contradicts claims that such facilities have a life expectancy of just 10 years

  • 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 19th, 2014
China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

This would help the country reduce its carbon emissions by 90%, WWF report says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2014
Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay Set to Quadruple in Size

Offshore Wind Farm in Liverpool Bay Set to Quadruple in Size

Developer Dong Energy has settled on Vestas Wind Systems as its preferred supplier

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2014
US Plans $3M (€2.2M) Investment in Geothermal Energy, Rare Earth Elements

US Plans $3M (€2.2M) Investment in Geothermal Energy, Rare Earth Elements

The money will serve to lower the cost of geothermal, up US supply of critical materials

Nuclear and Renewables Make Up over 50% of Europe's Energy Capacity

Nuclear and Renewables Make Up over 50% of Europe's Energy Capacity

Besides, gross inland energy consumption in the EU26 fell by 8% between 2006 and 2012

83% of Americans Are in Favor of Climate Change Action, Survey Finds

83% of Americans Are in Favor of Climate Change Action, Survey Finds

Many are willing to spend more money on energy, provided that it comes from clean sources

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 14th, 2014
World's Largest Solar Thermal Plant Is Now Operational

World's Largest Solar Thermal Plant Is Now Operational

The electricity generated by this plant is fed into the state of California's grid

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2014
World's Largest Wave Energy Plant Set to Be Built Off Australia's Coast

World's Largest Wave Energy Plant Set to Be Built Off Australia's Coast

Once completed, the plant will provide clean energy for about 10,000 households

 
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