Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Solar Company Folds Brand Production Under Market Pressure

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 7, 2012

A Japanese solar company is the latest to restructure under the market weight...

Fourth Amendment Violation

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 6, 2012

The Supreme Court began hearing an argument that, if persuasive enough, would weaken the Fourth Amendment and allow law enforcement officials to search your home with an unlawfully obtained warrant.

U.K. Wind Investing Slowdown

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 6, 2012

The U.K. has a strong offshore wind sector, but government hesitation has caused a massive slowdown in the industry this year...

Smart Batteries Predict Usage Trends

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 6, 2012

Energy startup Stem has created a battery system that can store and supply energy to save money...

Chinese Solar Company to Sell Majority Share

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2012

CNPV Solar Power SA (EPA: ALCNP) may sell more than half its shares to a locally-owned company...

Election 2012: Voting on Energy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 4, 2012

Both presidential candidates have big plans for energy. Here's what they see for the next four years and which states would benefit most...

Hurricane Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 4, 2012

With an impressive ROI and the promise of freedom, it's one of the best investments you can make.

Wind Farm Costs Decrease Ahead of Subsidy Cuts

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2012

A new report revealed that wind costs are one step closer to achieving parity as the U.S. and U.K. prepare for subsidy cuts...

FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) Announces Largest Order Yet

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 4, 2012

Fuel cell power plant company FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) received its largest order to date, and shares jumped at the news...

Solar Job Growth Outpaces Economy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2012

A new report shows that solar jobs have outpaced the total economy 5.74 times in the year ending in September...

German Solar Installations Continue to Increase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 1, 2012

Despite feed-in tariff cuts, solar in Germany continues to soar...

It's Not Easy Being Green

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 1, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl digs deep behind the government-backed loans for renewable energy sources and shows investors the ugly face of green investing.