BYD and AESC have certain advantages in the EV battery realm, but Panasonic, Samsung SDI, and LG Chem are widely regarded as the leaders in this realm. A new report from Navigant Research puts LG Chem at the top. Will we get as much slack from Panasonic & Tesla lovers … [continued]
Samsung SDI and LG Chem are near the top of the lithium-ion battery industry with regard to business strategy and execution, according to a new report from Navigant Research. The report — titled Navigant Research Leaderboard Report: Li-Ion Grid Storage — explores the business practices, strengths, and weaknesses of 15 … [continued]
Originally published on Sefaira. By Carl Sterner The Myth of the Green Premium Conventional wisdom holds that high-performance buildings cost more than their inefficient counterparts — therefore only green-minded clients, or those with a long-term stake in a building, would be interested in pursuing performance goals. But what if the … [continued]
…in a high tech way, that is. Ford Motor Company’s luxury Lincoln brand has just announced that the 2014 Lincoln MKX crossover model will be sporting an interior part that replaces conventional fiberglass with a composite material made with renewable wood cellulose, from trees. Okay, so it’s just one part, … [continued]
The Empire State Building’s energy efficiency retrofit has exceeded expectations, saving millions in utility bills. Now the same model is being rolled out in buildings across American and could have a major impact on electricity use and emissions.
This article below has been republished from the U.S. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) website (image & link added): The Energy Department on February 21 announced that Johnson Controls, Macy’s, and Sprint are joining the Better Buildings Challenge. Launched by President Obama in 2011, the Better Buildings Challenge brings together corporations, … [continued]
The Hemet Unified School District will save $300,000 annually in utility costs thanks to the construction of 17 solar electric systems provided by Tioga Energy. Hemet USD elementary, middle, and high schools will benefit from 4.4 megawatts of solar electric canopies over parking spaces and playgrounds across the district. … [continued]
File under Another One Bites the Dust: the innovative lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems has just declared bankruptcy. Since the company received a hefty loan from the Department of Energy under the Obama Administration, that makes it a legit political football, especially on the eve of the second presidential debates. Indeed, … [continued]
Reposted in full with permission from Climate Progress: This morning brought a piece of news that some in the press will label an “October surprise” for the Obama campaign. A123 Systems, a manufacturer of lithium ion batteries used for electric vehicles and grid storage, has filed for bankruptcy protection … [continued]
The Cleantech Group revealed its fourth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report on Monday, and awarded winners in several categories at at the Global Cleantech 100 Gala at the Italian Embassy in Washington on Monday night. The list of 100 recognises “the one hundred most promising and innovative companies … [continued]
