A low-cost means of producing hydrogen fuel — one that doesn’t result in the corrosion of the materials used, and uses nothing but sunlight and water — has been created by researchers at Stanford University. The new silicon-based water splitter — essentially just a silicon semiconductor coated in an ultrathin … [continued]
In a few months, an auction is to be held for the construction of a colossally huge solar project amounting to 4,000 MW in India. This was announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shri Tarun Kapoor, at Intersolar India 2013. 4,000 MW of electricity could power approximately … [continued]
BMW, a manufacturer that knows how to make cars sell, has partnered with SolarCity, which happens to be very good at selling its solar services to provide a package in which they could enjoy SolarCity’s famous solar leasing plan (but at a discount) when they buy BMW i series vehicles … [continued]
The Tesla Model S will have a starting price of £54,900 ($88,000) in the UK. With the UK’s £5,000 electric car grant, that comes down to £49,900 ($80,000). Of course, that’s for the 60-kWh Tesla Model S. The 85-kWh Model S will go for £57,300 ($92,000) and the 85-kWh Performance Model S will … [continued]
Texas certainly isn’t known as a Tesla-friendly state. The Texas dealership lobby has kept Tesla out of the state, making it very difficult to buy a Tesla in Texas. The Lone Star State is moving to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles (and natural gas vehicles) within its borders. Its … [continued]
An electric pickup truck somewhat resembling a Ford F-150 could be launched in about five years by Tesla Motors it was reported recently by Business Insider. Tesla is already busy with the Model S sales and distribution in various countries, in addition to making their crossover vehicle called Model X, … [continued]
Abu Dhabi’s electricity regulator is aiming to obtain 7% of the city’s electricity from renewable power sources, and it hopes to implement a rooftop solar scheme to help attain that goal. This will be proposed to the Executive Council in early 2014. The solar rooftop scheme is to generate 500 … [continued]
Originally published on SEIA.org. WASHINGTON, DC – Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), [yesterday] released the following statement after the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted to impose new fees on solar customers statewide: “While we applaud the ACC’s decision to keep net energy metering … [continued]
Originally published on Global Warming: Man or Myth by Scott Mandia My LIPA balanced billing invoices from February 2008 and February 2010 appear below: I am currently saving $39 per month (21%) on my Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) bill because of a few simple “green” actions on my part … [continued]
Internet superstar Google are teaming up with global investment firm KKR to invest in six utility-scale solar facilities located throughout California and Arizona, in what will be the company’s 14th renewable energy investment. Announced on Thursday, Google and KKR — along with the solar developer, Recurrent Energy — the projects … [continued]
