energy

Windows That Generate Solar Power Nearing Commercial Production

by Mandy Adwell on 05/23/2013

in Business,Technology

Solar window in development

In another positive step for clean energy, emerging company New Energy Technologies, Inc. says it’s almost ready to commercially produce windows that generate solar power. It is currently being tested on commercial buildings and homes. The method used to create SolarWindow devices involves spraying tiny, see-through solar cells onto glass surfaces, which then absorb energy from the sun, [...]

Plans Scrapped For Giant Coal Export Terminal In Pacific Northwest

by Mandy Adwell May 15, 2013
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In yet another sign that the shift away from coal may be taking hold, Kinder Morgan has announced that it will no longer be building a giant coal export terminal along the Columbia River near Clatskanie, Oregon. Despite rampant opposition from residents, business owners, farmers, elected officials, public health professionals, environmentalists, and pretty much everyone [...]

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US Aiming To Save $40B A Year By 2020 With Increased Energy Efficiency

by Mandy Adwell May 9, 2013
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The United States federal government has finally taken a look at nationwide energy use and concluded that as much as $40 billion could be saved every year if commercial buildings reduced energy usage by 20%. That’s a big chunk of change to be had just by reducing air conditioning, lights, furnaces, fans, and other devices [...]

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Over Half Of Spain’s Electricity Came From Renewables In March & April

by Mandy Adwell May 6, 2013
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Spain’s economy has had more than its fair share of problems, with the 26.7% unemployment rate making a pretty big statement of late. Still, the country is starting to show payoff in its renewable energy investments with 54% of last month’s energy demand coming from renewable sources. According to Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica de [...]

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Clean Energy Investments Expected To Triple To $630B Per Year By 2030

by John Johnston April 23, 2013
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Yearly investments in renewable energy capacity are expected to grow by anywhere from two and a half times to more than four and half times current levels by 2030, according to a new forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. BNEF is predicting a rise to a massive $630 billion invested per year by 2030. The forecast [...]

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World’s First Algae-Powered Building Completed In Hamburg

by Mandy Adwell April 11, 2013
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It might be a while before algae becomes a viable source of car and jet fuel for the many, but this new residential building in Hamburg, Germany shows off a way we can put the biomass to good use. Known as the BIQ House, the building is covered in panels filled with algae and pumps [...]

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Australia Now Has Over 1 Million Solar Panel Systems Installed

by John Johnston April 8, 2013
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Australia now has more than 1 million solar panel systems installed, according to the Clean Energy Regulator. The major milestone of 1 million solar PV installations was reached back in early March. This means that around 2.5 million people in Australia now have rooftop solar panels installed. The population of Australia is around 22.6 million, [...]

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UK Poll Shows Half Would Switch To Renewables If Price Was The Same

by Mandy Adwell April 4, 2013
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A recent UK poll has shown that nearly half of the people would make the switch to renewable energy if the cost was the same, with less than 2% having made the switch so far. The Ipsos Mori poll of 1,017 people found that 46% would be willing to make the switch if it was offered [...]

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‘Artificial Leaf’ Provides A New Way To Capture The Sun’s Energy

by Mandy Adwell March 21, 2013
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There have been several attempts in the past to turn sunlight and water into hydrogen, but the unstable and expensive creations turned out to be hardly worth the effort. However, this new device by MIT chemist Daniel Nocera, the “artificial leaf,” could hold a lot more promise. The artificial leaf is actually a piece of [...]

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Wind Power In China Grew More Than Coal In 2012, For First Time Ever

by Mandy Adwell March 21, 2013
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When it comes to clean energy, China is a country of contradictions. While the country is set to become the world’s largest buyer and seller of solar power this year, coal use is still increasing slightly and pollution remains a pressing issue. Fortunately, however, some new numbers are showing that for the first time ever, [...]

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