Energy and Capital Archives

Texan Utility Offers 100% Renewable Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 5, 2012

A new brand of a Texas utility is allowing consumers to purchase energy entirely from the state's wind farms...

Germany's 322 MW Offshore Wind Farm

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 5, 2012

A Suzlon subsidiary will deliver the turbines for the offshore farm, which could power 324,000 homes...

The Truth About Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 4, 2012

Here's some no-spin truth about oil and renewable energy investments.

Railway Companies Increase Shale Commitment

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 4, 2012

As Bakken output increases, pipeline projects can't keep up. But railway companies can...

Japanese Wind Farm

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 4, 2012

Seven Japanese companies, led by Hitachi Zosen Corp., are investing in a massive wind project...

Oil Rises on Stimulus Anticipation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 4, 2012

Oil futures rose on Tuesday as expectations for stimulus action from the Federal Reserve and ECB remained high...

Robotic Solar Array

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 4, 2012

This startup's robot controls 200 solar panels to track the sun's movements, increasing efficiency by 15% while cutting costs...

Natural Gas-Powered Trucks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 4, 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) is building 150 natural gas filling stations by the end of 2013, and truck makers are responding...

Exploiting OPEC's Weakness

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 3, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at one of OPEC's greatest weaknesses... and shows investors how to turn their oil crisis into profit.

Solar Anti-Dumping Tariffs Could Spread to Germany

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 3, 2012

As China continues to sell solar panels at low prices, Germany is getting involved...

North Dakota Infrastructure

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 3, 2012

Two infrastructure projects in North Dakota will help power homes in the Bakken state...

Spinach Solar Cells

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 3, 2012

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed the most efficient biohybrid solar cell yet...