Energy and Capital Archives

Rust-Powered Battery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

USC researchers are improving on a battery design that could be beneficial for solar power storage.

A New Type of Wind Turbine

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

VWATs may be more expensive, but they would also be better suited for offshore operations.

Israel's Natural Gas Potential

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 2, 2012

Israel has trillions of cubic feet of natural gas, but risks are keeping it from development.

U.S. Renewable Energy Potential

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 2, 2012

The U.S. is only taking advantage of a very small percentage of its renewable energy potential, a new study shows.

EPA Gives Fracturing the Green Light

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

As you probably already know, I love calling out celebrities when they self-righteously insert themselves into the political-environmental debate regarding oil and gas...

Tightening Iranian Oil Sanctions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

New legislation will impose sanctions on banks involved in Iranian oil dealings in an attempt to stop the nation's nuclear program.

Solar Power & Jobs in New Jersey

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

The nation's second-biggest solar state is about to get even more.

India Shale Block Auction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

India is auctioning off six shale blocks in the first phase of bidding, encouraging foreign participation.

The World's Biggest Blackout

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 31, 2012

Welcome back to the energy crisis! It was put on hiatus for the past few years as the globe's gears grinded thanks to a greedy-banker-induced recession... but it's back.

First Solar May Report Profit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

While the rest of the solar industry struggles, First Solar may have scrounged up a profit for the second quarter.

Total Purchases Kurdistan Oil Stake

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

Total is feeling the heat from Baghdad after buying into Kurdistan's prosperous oil region.

Success of the Algae Biofuels Sector

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 31, 2012

Amid investments and strategic partnerships, the algae biofuels sector could soon be worth $1.6 billion.