USA Betting On India’s Renewable Energy Future

The United States’ Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has announced it will spend $880 million on renewable energy projects in India under a deal brokered by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.

Power From Poop – With The Help Of Solar Energy

How we deal with our own waste is often a terribly resource intensive and polluting exercise. Reinventing the toilet, with the assistance of solar power, could save millions of lives, slash water use and even help power our homes.

Energy Matters Video News – Episode 38 – July 20, 2011

In this episode, Virginia covers a study of the cooling benefits of rooftop solar panels, a report on US clean energy jobs paying better than the national average, a ivy leaf shaped solar panel system and solar sisters bringing light to Africa.

Renewable Energy Accelerates – Greenpeace

Greenpeace calls for climate change action.

A new report from Greenpeace International examining trends in the global power plant market paints a promising picture for the future of renewable energy stocks, finding the installed capacity of solar and wind grew faster than any other power source between the years 2000 and 2010.

The Rush Is On For Solar Schools Funding

The National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) 2011-12 application round has re-opened, but schools will need to be quick as it may close as early as 30 September 2011.