People attending a Washington event this week may witness something almost unheard of in political circles: Republicans praising a clean-energy program supported by President Barack Obama.
Tag: Energy Storage
Silicon Valley Investors Shifting to Power Grid After Solar Sours
Silicon Valley investors that helped build the solar industry are shifting cash into electricity-grid technology and energy-storage developers after bets on panel manufacturers failed to pay off.
Alternative Energy Funds Deliver Stunning Quarterly Returns, But Beware the Risks
The Roen Financial Report closely covers the universe of almost 30 alternative energy Mutual Funds (MFs) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). We use a proprietary ranking method to pick the best funds, looking at measures that include fees, risk, tax liab…
The Rise of Green Mobile Telecom Towers
Recent developments in renewable energies might overthrow the diesel generator as the technology of choice for off-grid mobile base stations. Renewable energy has evolved considerably over the last couple of years. So much, in fact, that solutions recently deemed to be unfeasible might now warrant a second look. Take mobile telecom operators, for
Billionaire Moguls Fighting for and Against Renewable Energy
Two of the most recognizable wealthy businessmen in the Western World appear to have very different opinions on the viability of renewable energy.
China’s Hainan Province Mulls Electric Vehicles Demonstration Project
Industry leaders and experts were all positive concerning the future of Hainan province’s electric vehicles market at the 2012 Global New Energy Vehicle Conference (GNEV) held in Boao and Haikou, two cities in Hainan province, China in January. Experts…
NREL Connects EVs and Grid Integration
Engineers working at the Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility (VTIF) enjoy a stunning view of the Denver skyline. However, some days the view includes Denver’s ‘brown cloud’ — air pollution caused in part by vehicle emissions. While disheartening, the brown cloud helps the engineers focus on future technologies that will drastically reduce — and ultimately eliminate — those emissions.
Asia Report: India Scales Back Subsidies, What it Means for Solar
India is targeting a deficit target of 5.3 percent of its GDP for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, but at current spending India will fall short by about 20%, or roughly 2.06 trillion rupee. Among the measures to hit that target are a reduction i…
Shifting into a Higher Clean Energy Gear – New Training Safeguards Aligned with Jobs
Welcome to the confusing and somewhat chaotic world of credentialing! Last month, the result of a marathon endeavor, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) reached two national milestones in our commitment to credentialing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our goal – standardized quality training matched with employer needs – train
US Elections Behind, A123 Sale Moves Ahead
After a stormy 2012 that saw growing trade friction between China and the US, I’m happy to see that 2013 is getting off to a better start with Washington’s approval of a potentially sensitive sale of a bankruptcy US technology firm to a Chinese buyer. Many readers will know that I’m talking about the case of A123 Systems, a former high-flying U.S.
Wanxiang Wins U.S. Government Approval to Buy Battery Maker A123
Wanxiang Group Co., China’s biggest auto-parts maker, won approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. to buy most of the assets of A123 Systems Inc., the bankrupt electric-car battery maker backed with U.S. government funds.
PG&E Approved to Buy Power from SolarReserve CSP Project with Molten Salt Storage
PG&E Corp., the owner of California’s largest utility, received approval from regulators to buy power from a 150-megawatt solar-thermal project in the state’s Sonoran Desert, the first commercial-scale system in the state to include energy-storage capabilities.
Developers Will Invest 1.9 Trillion in Clean Energy Over Next Five Years
Developers and financiers will invest $1.9 trillion building clean-energy power plants worldwide from 2012 through 2018 as demand for electricity increases, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Norway Needs New Power Cables to Boost Hydro, Statkraft CEO Says
Norway needs new power cables to allow it to double installed capacity in its hydropower plants, Europe’s largest, and boost electricity exports to the region, according to Statkraft SF.
Norway Needs New Power Cables to Boost Hydro, Statkraft CEO Says
Norway needs new power cables to allow it to double installed capacity in its hydropower plants, Europe’s largest, and boost electricity exports to the region, according to Statkraft SF.
Energy Storage Wars: Which Technology Will Win the Battle?
Pumped hydro has been the gold standard of renewable energy storage for decades. Its combination of efficiency (70-85%) and ubiquity (perhaps as much as 99% bulk storage capacity worldwide) have made it the go-to technology for energy storage.
Apple Delves Deeper into Renewable Energy, Offers Wind Energy Storage Concept
Technology continues to change and expand faster than most consumers can keep up with – but many try their best. And the company that is arguably the most popular and innovative – the one that techies follow like groupies to a rock star – is Apple. But with each new feature, iTunes, iCloud, Apps, and more, comes a greater need for power, which is why Apple is hard at work to find renewable solutions for its ever-growing energy needs.
Do EVs Make Good Cents or Sense?
David Herron of Torque News stated in his article “60 kWh Tesla Model S rated at 208 mile electric driving range by EPA: “The 85 kilowatt-hour Model S, $77,400 for 265 miles range, or $292/mile of range. The 60 kilowatt-hour Model S, $67,400 for 208 miles range, is $324/mile of range. The other electric cars cost a lot more per mile of driving ran
RenewableEnergyWorld.com’s Top 5 Most Read Articles and Blogs of 2012
At the close of each year, we like to take a look back to see which stories made an impact on our readers. This year’s most read articles show the many twists and turns that the industry took this year and reveal interesting trends for us as editors an…
Solar: A High-Yield, Low-Risk Financial Instrument for Your Investment Portfolio
Recent talk about the upcoming fiscal cliff has caused many investors to reflect upon the real long-term threats to their own portfolios. It occurred to me that there are some striking similarities between the current rate of return on a solar investme…