Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Vestas Wind Temporarily Buoyed by Buyout Rumors

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2012

Vestas falls as rumors of a buyout by Ming Yang are denied.

Chinese Plug-In Electric Vehicle Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

The plug-in electric vehicle market is growing, but not at the rate the Chinese government expects.

UK Conservative Party Opposes Wind Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

The UK Tories urge David Cameron to enact subsidy cuts.

Argentina Wind Power Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 8, 2012

A $3 billion loan will allow Argentina to build a wind farm big enough to power 4% of the nation.

Solar Costs Fall, Stocks Rise

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 7, 2012

The theme of the week has obviously been the rapidly falling price of solar energy. Since late June, when I attended an energy finance powwow in Manhattan, I've shared with you several editorials on...

Europe Electric Car Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 5, 2012

New report explores rapid growth of electric vehicles in Europe.

Japan Offshore Wind Investment

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

Japan pushes forward into offshore wind development.

Electric Cars Create Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

German study explores development of alternative drivetrains and job creation.

Germany Wind Power Delays

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2012

New bill limits cost responsibilities and promises to eliminate delays.

The Saudis' Secret

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 4, 2012

The cost of solar is falling every year. The cost of oil is only going up. The Saudis know this... and they're switching to cheap solar so they can sell the rest of the world expensive oil.

Electric Car Growth Projections

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 2, 2012

U.S. initial growth to be slower than expected, but will take off further down the road.

Solar Panels Investment

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 2, 2012

Nick Hodge on Solar Panels Investment. Just when I thought it was dead in the water, the solar industry is undergoing a rapid expansion.