Obama Extends Tax Credits For Solar Power
Solar energy businesses in the USA look set to have a happy new year with President Barack Obama recently signing tax legislation into law that extends the Department of Treasury Section 1603 program for one year.
Harvesting Wind Energy With Airborne Wind Turbines
At just 610 metres above the ground, wind velocity is two to three times compared to ground level wind speeds. A NASA project is looking into how to harvest this resource with airborne wind turbines.
1 Gigawatt Energy Storage Warehouse For Mexico
At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico’s President Calderon announced his country’s intention to support a project to build the largest energy storage warehouse in North America.
600MW Wind Power Expansion For Iowa
U.S. company MidAmerican Energy Company has announced a massive expansion of wind power projects in the state of Iowa.
25% Of Scotland’s Electricity From Renewable Energy
According to a report from Scotland’s government, over a quarter of the country’s electricity needs now come from renewable energy sources.
Renewable Energy On Par With Nuclear In The USA
The latest figures on the growth of the renewable energy industry in the United States has the combined forces of solar, wind, hydro-electric and biomass fuel sources on par with nuclear energy in the electricity supply stakes.
Solar Powered Water Testing Tool Wins Award
The consumption of dirty water kills an estimated 4,000 children a day around the world. While water can be cheaply disinfected by exposure to sunlight, it’s hard to tell when it’s fit to drink. A new cheap solar powered tool addresses this problem.
20MW Lithium-Ion Battery Storage System For New York
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu last week announced the finalising of a USD $17.1 million loan guarantee to support the construction of a 20 megawatt (MW) energy storage system using advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Israel Cutting Solar Farm Red Tape
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered a welcome end of year gift to his nation’s solar industry: cutting through bureaucratic red tape hampering the construction of solar farms.
Urban Chic Solar Clothing
We’ve already seen utilitarian clothing embedded with solar panels and it was only a matter of time before the fashion industry set its sights on incorporating solar power into trendy clothing designs.
