Published on February 14th, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
Enjoy the solar energy stories below from around the interwebs, as well as our own solar energy stories from the past week. Rooftop Solar Tesla Unveiling Home Storage Product In ~1–2 Months Solar Power Technology Approved: Reduces Installation Costs ... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
2 commentsEnjoy the electric vehicle stories below from around the interwebs, as well as our own electric vehicle stories from the past week. Tesla Tesla Sales — Updates & Estimates “Secret Weapon” To Increase Tesla Demand & ... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by Jake Richardson
1 commentA contract for two offshore wind power parks in Japan has been won by Marubeni Corporation. The site is off the coast of Akita Prefecture... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by James Ayre
13 commentsLondon will soon be home to 98 MPG range-extended electric Metrocabs, thanks to Transport for London finally getting around to approving them — after several years of work on the topic. This means that there’s finally some competition ... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by James Ayre
6 commentsBehold the NV8 (Nanyang Technological University Venture 8)! This is a 3D-printed solar-powered car capable of hitting ~60 km/h (37 mph). The solar car — which was made by two teams of 16 students each at the ... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by James Ayre
11 commentsOne of the major players in the solar energy, electric vehicles, and next-gen batteries markets — BYD Company — will be pursuing “glass-glass” photovoltaic (PV) module technology as it begins expanding its solar panel manufacturing operations, ... Read More →
Published on February 14th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
3 commentsWhat’s the worst part of winter? Some winter-weary northerners might say all the snow we’ve gotten in the past month is almost intolerable, but for me nothing is worse than seeing my car covered in slush ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by Jake Richardson
10 commentsA 42 MW geothermal power station is being planned by Electric Power Development Co. for a site in northern Japan's Akita prefecture... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by Joshua S Hill
6 commentsGoogle has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources to acquire the energy generated by California’s Altamont Pass wind farm to power its North Bayshore campus in Mountain View. The power purchase agreement ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by Joshua S Hill
1 commentRenewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power has announced the completion of financing for three wind farms to be built in South Africa which will have a combined capacity of 360 MW. A consortium led by Mainstream Renewable ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by Joshua S Hill
32 commentsThe American Wind Energy Association released a new report on Thursday which concludes that adding wind power to the US electricity grid can help the country cut carbon pollution while still keeping the lights on. “Americans ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by Glenn Meyers
2 commentsSome visions sound as great as a magnificent aria — take Gensler’s concept for the London Underline to be a foremost example. Gensler’s vision for “disused London Metro lines,” was winner of the London Planning award. This ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2015 | by James Ayre
11 commentsNissan in Europe has now become the first car manufacturer in the world to offer a unique glow-in-the-dark car paint made from chemically and biologically inert organic materials. The new spray-applied coating — which absorbs enough ... Read More →
