The main argument against building high-speed rail in America is that it’s too expensive. Fortunately, that is simply not true. The net benefits far exceed the cost, as is explained in a new report just released at a Congressional briefing by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The report, … [continued]
Great news on solar power: More eco-friendly military housing is on the horizon. Today, SolarCity announced that three more solar panel rooftop projects will be added to Air Force bases in California and Colorado later this summer. The additional bases are a part of SolarStrong, a $1-billion solar installation … [continued]
ABB–GreenVolts’ turnkey CPV system is said to be 30-40x more efficient than comparable silicon or thin-film PV installations, which translates into smaller footprints and lower installation costs. […]
A massive wind farm with up to 440 turbines has been proposed for the Irish Sea in a joint project between a Danish energy company and Centrica, an integrated energy company working in the UK and North America. The initial proposal for the huge wind farm has been submitted … [continued]
Chicago’s Invenergy is proposing to build a 502-MW wind farm in eastern Oregon, a massive project that, in addition to offering substantial economic and social benefits, also raises concerns about its effects on wildlife and quality of life in an area known for its wilderness. […]
The first of 140 turbines is being erected on the Oklahoma wind farm, a project developed by TradeWind Energy and owned by Enel NA and GE Energy Financial Services that’s expected to inject some $5 million into the local economy, create 150 jobs, and avoid CO2 emissions equivalent to taking 110,000 cars off the road. […]
For all you urban energy harvesters out there, here’s a little something to go with your micro wind turbine and your rooftop solar thermal-electric array: a small-scale, energy-efficient system for harvesting algae in preparation for producing algae biofuel. Called the Model 4 Algae Appliance™ harvester, it was developed by … [continued]
Just a reminder that we are publishing numerous posts to the “Quick Cleantech News” widget and category that do not show up on the CleanTechnica home page. If you haven’t been keeping your eye on those posts, here’s a quick roundup of recent Quick Cleantech News posts: Solar Flexible … [continued]
I recently had a chat with Kathy Swartz, Executive Director of Solar Energy International (SEI), and Chris Turek, Director of Online and Educational Services at SEI. They’ve got some awesome solar training and curriculum services worth checking out, which we discuss a bit in this interview below: Zach: So, first of all, what exactly … [continued]
Here’s a chart that voters in the Midwest probably aren’t going to like: This graphic, put together by the wind industry, illustrates how an expiration of the production tax credit may impact employment in the U.S. Notice the spike in activity before the drop-off. That’s due to the rush … [continued]
