Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Solar Panel Trade War

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2013

The European Union is considering an anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar panels, but some believe a tariff could hurt the industry further...

Battery Technology Developments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2013

IBM (NYSE: IBM) is joining Toyota (NYSE: TM) and BMW in an effort to develop a lithium-air battery for energy storage...

U.S. Electric Vehicle Problem

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 21, 2013

The U.S. government has backed off its goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. But the U.K. is having better success...

Changes for Lithium Ion Battery Technology

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 19, 2013

The fiasco with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner highlighted a number of problems with lithium ion batteries. But research is working to develop the technology...

2013 Solar Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 19, 2013

The solar market remains risky. The glut of product is going to take at least another year to eat through. But there are still some very lucrative opportunities out there...

India Increases Solar Capacity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

India is adding over 4.4 GW of solar power in the coming year, and U.S. solar companies could stand to benefit...

Australia Wind Power Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 12, 2013

In this country, coal and natural gas are more expensive than wind energy. But it may not be where you expect.

U.S. Solar Power in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

Wind installations took the lead in the U.S. in 2012, but this year could shape up to highlight solar energy...

Vestas No Longer Leader in Wind Turbine Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2013

An energy leader has replaced Vestas Wind Systems (CPH: VWS), which was the leader in wind turbine production since 2000.

Ethanol Intensifies 2013 Drought Crisis

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 10, 2013

As the worst U.S. drought in 50 years continues, the government wants to increase ethanol production.

Duke Energy's (NYSE: DUK) Solar Battery Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2013

In an effort to improve solar power integration into the power grid, Duke Enegy (NYSE: DUK) has launched a battery project to regulate power...

Thailand Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2013

German photovoltaic company Conergy (ETR: CGYK) is supplying Thailand with three solar facilities to help the company meet its goal of reduced petroleum dependence...