Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

China Crushing the Solar Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 11, 2013

After struggling through months of some of the worst pollution ever, China is increasing its focus on renewables and solar power in particular...

Nuclear Power Backup Plan

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 11, 2013

Wind power considered as backup plan for nuclear.

BP (NYSE: BP) to Exit the Solar Industry

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 10, 2013

Despite its "beyond petroleum" initiative, BP (NYSE: BP) has announced it will exit the solar industry -- one it was involved in for 35 years.

Silver Spring Green Technology IPO to Launch

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 6, 2013

Smart grid technology company Silver Spring Networks is set to IPO after postponing its 2011 IPO due to unfavorable market conditions...

The 621-Mile Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 5, 2013

Maltese company Silex Power is aiming to do what no company has done before: create an electric car that can travel 621 miles per charge.

Solar Stocks Coming Back

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 5, 2013

Is it time to buy back into the solar sector? It's worth noting that in one particular country, solar has already reached grid parity...

Shell Oil Bullish on Solar

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 5, 2013

Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) recently released its long-term outlook for global energy, and in both scenarios, solar plays a big role...

Energy Storage Systems

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2013

The renewable energy industry -- particularly solar and wind -- has faced the problem of inconsistent power patterns. Silicon Valley is looking to change that...

Coal Plants to Close After Emissions Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2013

American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is closing several coal plants after an emissions lawsuit. What does this mean for the coal industry?

German Renewable Energy Impresses

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 27, 2013

The lights stay on in Germany, even without nuclear.

Honda Teams Up with SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Honda and SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) are teaming up to provide Honda customers with a new, at-home solar array that will cut the cost of their utility bills...

Tesla Model S Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 26, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) forges ahead, silencing the doubters and naysayers. The Model S even landed Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year.