Elon Musk has prepared the details of his Hyperloop transportation concept, which can carry cars and people at unprecedented speeds. As is the case with all projects, it has its rough patches, and Elon Musk realized he had bitten off a bit more than he could chew. He recently admitted … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. We’re in the midst of a massive cleantech revolution. Solar power is beginning to disrupt the hell out of the power industry. Electric vehicles are on the verge of putting gasmobiles to sleep. Wind power is already one of the cheapest options for new electricity generation in the world — if … [continued]
Editor’s note: We’re happy to feature this very useful and informative (exclusive) guest post from one the the solar industry’s true leaders, Arno Harris. This is an excellent piece that warrants a careful reading, or two. Enjoy it, and share it with your friends! by Arno Harris I’m looking forward … [continued]
633 advanced energy storage projects encompassing 865 separate systems are currently in operation or under development worldwide, according to Navigant Research’s “Energy Storage Tracker 3Q13.” The industry added 38 new projects during the first half of 2013.
Tesla Motors’ stock (TSLA) continues to climb — after the company reported a surprise second-quarter profit on Wednesday, the stock surged an impressive 13% during premarket trading the following morning. What that means is that the stock rose from about $35 dollars a share at the beginning of the year … [continued]
Crowdfunding and green energy have a lot in common; both are often supported by grassroots movments, and both do their best to champion creative solutions in addressing poverty and energy concerns. A few months ago, the folks at Energysavings.com published an infographic related to some of the more interesting crowdfunded based … [continued]
A nuclear power plant located near Hartsville, South Carolina is at risk for being shut down, according to a research study conducted at the Vermont Law School. However, the plant has a license to operate until 2030 and operators Duke Energy say they have no plans to retire it early. … [continued]
Originally posted on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Elon Musk has pulled another rabbit out of a hat, surprising the market yet again on Wednesday with better-than-expected earnings from his electric car maker, Tesla Motors, which pushed up the company’s stock by as much as 14 per cent in after-hours trade. … [continued]
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has been a fierce advocate for renewable energy in general and Navy biofuel in particular, and he’s just scribed a new article over at Foreign Policy that lays out all the reasons why domestic oil production will do little or nothing to cushion the US market … [continued]
NerdWallet have compiled the top 5 states in the US for residential solar energy, according to four specific criteria. Top of the pile was California, thanks to a sunny location, the pioneering of solar leasing, and great cash-back incentives. Filling out the top 5 were Hawaii, Arizona, Maryland, and Delaware. … [continued]
