Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

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...

UPS to Deploy Electric Trucks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 6, 2013

In conjunction with the state of California, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has agreed to deploy 100 electric trucks as part of its fleet...

GE (NYSE: GE) Wind Turbine Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) is expanding its presence in the European Union's wind sector with turbine deals in Romania and Sweden...

Renewable Energy Market Strengthening

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 5, 2013

Despite a few bumps, and much to the chagrin of those still celebrating the invention of the wheel, the modern energy market continues to expand.

First Solar Sells Solar Power Cheaper Than Coal

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 3, 2013

El Paso Electric Co. (NYSE: EE0 agreed to buy solar electricity First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) newest project, and the utility will sell it for less than coal-powered electricity...

Lithium-Air Batteries

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2013

Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) is working with BMW (ETR: BMW) to develop the latest in lithium battery technology: lithium-air batteries.

Air Car Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 29, 2013

The technology has been around for over 117 years, but a lot has changed. A new compressed air vehicle could be a major game-changer for this automaker.

San Francisco 49ers' Solar Powered Stadium

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 28, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers will go up against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII...and they'll come home to NRG Energy's (NYSE: NRG) new solar powered stadium...

Cheapest Electric Vehicle in the U.S.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2013

Poor sales numbers in 2012 has led one dealer of this Mitsubishi electric vehicle to set a highly attractive leasing price...

"Giant" Irish Wind Turbines

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2013

Ireland's 600-foot wind turbines could be among the world's largest, and the power they create will save U.K. power consumers billions over 15 years...

Smart City Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 24, 2013

The smart city technology market could grow at a CAGR of 16.2% for the next eight years. And this is just the early stages.

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Growth

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 22, 2013

Lithium-ion technology will prove a lucrative sector in the years to come, creating a market worth $22 billion by 2020...