China’s economy makes stunning rebound: China’s economy grew nearly 8% in the second quarter of 2009, the government said, in a stunning turnaround for the Asian powerhouse that offered some hope for the rest of the world. Analysts said the rebound in China would offer a boost of confidence for … [continued]
DARPA, the U.S. military’s chief high-tech office, is looking for a few good photovoltaics. Not just any garden variety solar panels, mind you. The agency is soliciting proposals for Low-Cost Lightweight Portable Photovoltaics (PoP) that can stand up to battle conditions and environmental extremes while delivering high power conversion efficiency. … [continued]
Those of us who don’t live in developing countries might not always remember that the majority of the world still uses biomass-fired cookstoves that produce smoke and other toxins. It’s a serious problem–indoor air pollution kills 1.6 million people yearly. Enter the SCORE (Stove for Cooking, Refrigeration, and Electricity), a … [continued]
You’ve seen the headlines: Cows Operate Power Company as Side Business Onion Farmer takes $2.5 Million to Bank For Electricity Production More Carbon Sequestration Needed: Farmers Paid to Not Plant Every day there’s more news of the alternative energy that farms can make. From cow poop. From crop residues. From … [continued]
Solar-powered “flower stations” are appearing across major U.S. cities providing free Wi-Fi and electricity for charging laptops, cell phones and other devices.
Let’s say you have a clothing company that supplies Walmart. They’ve hinted for years that they are about to demand sustainably produced merchandise. And last week they announced it: Walmart’s new Sustainability Index. Governments have been unable to change the world. But the planet’s shopkeeper is just so much more … [continued]
[social_buttons] Editor’s Note: This is the first post by Jessica Jones, Solar Consultant with Vista Solar Inc. Three Key Questions for Your Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installer In the world of solar, there is a perfect storm developing. The current levels of government incentives, ever-rising electricity rates and declining equipment costs, … [continued]
RE-ENERGYSE trains students to take on the world of energy Today, more than 100 universities, student groups, and professional associations signed a letter drafted by the Breakthrough Institute (read the press release) urging the U.S. Senate to fund RE-ENERGYSE, a program aimed at ‘REgaining our ENERGY Science and Engineering Edge’. … [continued]
More than fifty years after the electrical industry launched the “Medallion Homes” campaign to push U.S. homeowners into an all-electric future, General Electric is taking it to the next level. The appliance giant has announced that by 2015 it will have developed a complete all-electric net zero home appliance management … [continued]
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced that San Francisco will adopt municipal financing that helps building owners add renewable power without the risk or the hassle of loans. The program is based on the Berkeley First program which allows homeowners to pay for solar installations through a 20-year assessment … [continued]
