Energy and Capital Archives

When Batteries Breathe

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 20, 2012

Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University published a paper about a new material, claiming they used it to turn ambient heat into electrical current. It means your house could be powered by...

U.S. Tariff on Chinese Solar Panels

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 20, 2012

The Commerce Department has imposed a tariff on Chinese solar panels to help stabilize prices.

Is an Offshore Rally Ahead?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 19, 2012

How one sector in the oil industry is making a quiet comeback...

Ethanol Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 18, 2012

As ethanol continues to fall out of favor with Americans, three companies stand out from the rest.

Gas Prices Loom Near $4

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 18, 2012

Gas prices are rising as refinery closures slows supply.

Solar Installations, Rare Earth Manipulations

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 16, 2012

It's 75 degrees and sunny in Baltimore this weekend. And it's St. Patrick's day. So go outside and plant something or drink a beer, I'll keep this to a brief recap of the week...

Who's Afraid of Peak Oil?

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 15, 2012

Keith Kohl has what investors need to know to properly take advantage of Peak Oil.

4 Tubes Fail at California Nuclear Plant

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 15, 2012

Tubes in the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in Southern California have failed pressure tests, sparking NRC investigations.

Energy & Capital: Through the Years

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 14, 2012

When it comes to energy and capital, Energy & Capital is early and right. We've gotten our readers ahead of the curve and the herd time and time again.

WTO Lawsuit Over China's Rare Earths

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 14, 2012

The U.S., Europe, and Japan have filed a lawsuit against China's export restrictions and near-monopolization of rare earth elements, some of today's hottest, most pivotal commodities.

Technology Will Drive Our Oil Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 13, 2012

Why investors should be looking for the next big breakthrough in drilling technology.

First Solar's Maryland Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 13, 2012

First Solar announced yet another project for 2012, while the U.S. as a whole continues to increase its solar installations.