Energy and Capital Archives

Robotic Drilling Technologies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 6, 2012

Automation has begun to take over many areas of our lives, including space exploration. Now oil companies want to carry it over to drilling...

North Carolina Solar Farm

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 6, 2012

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) broke ground on its 2.5MW U.S. solar facility, to be completed in December.

Poland's Nuclear Energy Potential

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted September 6, 2012

Poland is planning its first nuclear power plant, just one of the ways it will attempt to gain energy independence from Russia.

China's Economy Implodes

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted September 5, 2012

The global economy is about to get sideswiped. Are you prepared?

Utica Shale Pipeline Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 5, 2012

Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE), Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), and DTE Energy Corp. (NYSE: DTE) are anticipating increased production in the Utica shale with a new pipeline project...

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...