Wind Power Helps Keep The USA’s Lights And Heat On
Some of the effects of the big chill that descended upon the USA this week have been mitigated by wind power.
Harvard Researchers Unveil Organic Flow Battery
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a metal-free flow battery that relies on the electrochemistry of naturally abundant, inexpensive materials.
2013 A Stellar Year For Wind And Solar In Germany
Combined, Germany’s wind and solar electricity output last year reached 76.9 terrawatt-hours according to an analysis by Platts.
Yingli Announces Solar Joint Venture With China Rich Energy
Yingli Green Energy has announced Yingli Energy (China) has established an investment agreement for a joint venture with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNCC) subsidiary, China Rich Energy.
Solar Popularity Regains Ground In The USA
Solar power has gained more ground in terms of positive perceptions in the US public according to a recent survey; whereas nuclear energy has lost a substantial amount of acceptance.
RES Americas To Construct Keechi Wind Project
Enbridge has inked a USD $200 million deal with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) for construction of the 110 MW Keechi Wind Project in Texas.
Yingli Green Energy Powers Ahead
The last few weeks has seen some major announcements from Yingli Green Energy, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels.
China Picking Solar Winners
2014 is shaping up to be another big year for solar power in China, but many manufacturers will fall by the wayside over the next 12 months.
NREL Opens Wind Turbine Test Facility
The USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has unveiled a new wind turbine test facility capable of simulating thousands of hours of real-world operations on the largest on-shore turbines currently commercially available.
Ford C-Max Solar Energi (w/video)
The experimental Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept incorporates a concentrator to significantly boost solar energy harvesting potential – but it’s not all it may initially seem.