Energy and Capital Archives

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.

Your Guide to Financial Autonomy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 12, 2012

Editor Nick Hodge offers a few quick stories to help you focus on the goal of financial autonomy and be prepared when chance comes knocking.

More Spending, More Freedom

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 12, 2012

Unexplored oil reserves pose a significant threat to Iran's power as a leading global energy supplier.

3D Printing Sparks NeoIndustrial Revolution

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 12, 2012

Most importantly, 3D printing has rendered economies of scale obsolete, reinstating the ability to produce high quality products for relatively low overhead costs back to the individual something...

Rare Earth Investment Opportunity

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 11, 2012

Thanks to M.I.T. researchers, we know exactly which mining stock we want to buy next.

First Solar Supplies NRG's Arizona Project

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted March 11, 2012

First Solar will work with NRG Energy on the 26 megawatt project in Arizona.

Baltimore's Last Fortune 500 Company Moves to Chicago

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 11, 2012

Exelon Corp's acquisition of the Baltimore-based energy company gives Exelon a nationwide consumer base, with operations in 47 states, Washington D.C. and Canada, and makes them the second largest...

All that Gas and No Hope to Reach It

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 9, 2012

Why China's huge supply shale gas may take decades to produce -- and how a few Canadian gas players are going to take full advantage of the situation.

Rare Earth is Buzzing

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted March 8, 2012

Nick Hodge shows the value of investment newsletters with a story.

Five MLPs to Bolster Your Portfolio

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 7, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl finds five high-yielding stocks that investors can use to limit their risk exposure in a sea of market volatility.

Exxon Shells Out $185 Billion On New Energy Supplies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 7, 2012

Exxon announces plans to spend $185 billion over the next five years on new energy development projects to meet rising global energy demand.

Solar Storm Poses Massive Threat to the Grid

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 7, 2012

According to the National Research Council, solar storms of this magnitude cause irreversible damage to electrical grids by sending a surge of energy through them causing them to trip, leading to...