Energy and Capital Archives

Companies Attempt Mountaintop Energy Storage

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 29, 2012

As states and nations set goals for renewable power generation, demand grows for more capable and efficient energy storage, inspiring research at companies like GE and Siemens...

Peak Oil Isn't Real

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted August 28, 2012

Editor Nick Hodge takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to clarifying some common sense Peak Oil missteps.

Vestas Engaged in Talks in Japan?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

As Vestas struggles to regain profits, the company may be discussing turbine development with Japanese firm Mitsubishi...

India's Solar Capacity

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 28, 2012

After massive power outages last month and major coal shortages, India is boosting its solar capacity...

Algae Biofuel Facility Begins Operations

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

Sapphire Energy has begun operations in its first phase of a New Mexico algae biofuels facility, harvesting 81 million tons of algae since June.

Refineries Plan Eagle Ford Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 28, 2012

As the Eagle Ford shale continues to increase its output, companies invest in projects...

Independence Day 2020?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 27, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl takes a look at Mitt Romney's new energy plan and questions whether it's possible to achieve energy independence by 2020.

GE's Uninterruptible Power Supply System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 27, 2012

GE's new UPS system offers protection against utility failure and power surges.

Russian Shale Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 27, 2012

Russia's Bazhenov formation has always been too difficult to access, but drillers are realizing it looks a lot like the U.S. Bakken.

Hurricane Isaac Pushes Oil Prices Up

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 27, 2012

Isaac, which became a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday afternoon, is responsible for the shutdown of Gulf oil production and the rise in oil prices.

Off-the-Grid Electric Car Charging

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 27, 2012

Princeton Satellite Systems' solar-powered car charging station could have many uses beyond EV charging...

Ethanol Industry Scam

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 26, 2012

The ethanol industry is pilfering your paycheck.