Category: Energy

Hydrogen fuel edges a step closer | Molecules | Science News

Hydrogen fuel edges a step closer | Molecules | Science News.

Posted: December 28, 2012 in Energy

Stanford creates flexible, high-efficiency peel-and-stick solar cells | ExtremeTech

Stanford creates flexible, high-efficiency peel-and-stick solar cells | ExtremeTech.

Posted: December 24, 2012 in Energy, Solar

The Super Supercapacitor | Brian Golden Davis on Vimeo

The Super Supercapacitor | Brian Golden Davis on Vimeo on Vimeo via The Super Supercapacitor | Brian Golden Davis on Vimeo.

Posted: December 20, 2012 in Storage

MIT discovers a new state of matter, a new kind of magnetism | ExtremeTech

MIT discovers a new state of matter, a new kind of magnetism | ExtremeTech.

Posted: December 20, 2012 in Computer, Energy, Quantum Physics

Coming soon: 100% renewable power | SmartPlanet

Coming soon: 100% renewable power | SmartPlanet.

Posted: December 13, 2012 in Energy

Solyndra Sues Suntech Over Claims of Solar Antitrust Conspiracy

Solyndra LLC, the bankrupt solar- panel maker that received a $535 million U.S. government loan guarantee, accused Suntech Power Holdings Co. and other Chinese companies of destroying it by running an illegal cartel.

Posted: October 12, 2012 in Solar

How Grid Parity (Among Other Fallacies) Almost Killed The Solar Industry…

The photovoltaic industry is currently in a state of extreme contraction brought about by overbuilding, which was brought about by the belief that the feed-in tariff incentive model would continue expanding from region to region and which was exacerbat…

Posted: October 12, 2012 in Solar

Wind Power Adds Jobs and Increases Wealth in Rural Communities

The first study to use detailed econometric methods to measure the economic development impacts of wind power installations in a 12-state region between 2000 and 2008 shows a positive net annual increase on county-level personal income and jobs.

Posted: October 12, 2012 in Wind

Top Ten U.S. States for Renewable Energy Installed Capacity

The figures, the most current from the EIA, paint a picture of a grid in transition. Hydroelectric power represents almost 8 percent of the nation’s overall capacity and is a mainstay, particular in Northern and Western states. But wind is creeping ont…

Posted: October 12, 2012 in Energy

The Question Day 8: What is the Most Difficult Issue Facing the Solar Industry?

It’s been a year of both continued expansion and mounting challenges for the global solar industry. RenewableEnergyWorld asked solar industry executives to share their thoughts and insights on one burning question:

Posted: October 11, 2012 in Solar