Giant Subsea “Starfish” To Help Push The Cost Of Floating Offshore Wind Down And Downer
The US Department of Energy wants the cost of floating offshore wind power to drop by 70% over the next 10 years…are they dreaming or not?
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Do Large-Scale Photovoltaic Projects Impact Sales Prices of Close-By Homes?
New Berkeley Lab study finds evidence of relative decreases in home sale prices within 0.5 miles of large-scale photovoltaic projects in three of six states studied. The construction of large-scale photovoltaic projects (LSPVPs), defined here as ground-mounted photovoltaic generation facilities with at least 1 megawatt (MW) of direct current generation … [continued]
Berkeley National Lab Reveals New Battery Recycling Technique
Researchers at Berkeley Lab say that have created a new process that will make battery recycling easier and less expensive.
Four New Energy Storage Technologies To Power The EV Revolution
More bad news for oil (and gas) stakeholders: US Energy Department charts the path to low-cost electric vehicles with new energy storage technology.
Ho, Hum. A Warmer Planet Means Hurricanes Will Drop More Rain & Have Higher Winds
A new study suggests that warmer global temperatures could increase the severity of future hurricanes. Another finds cities may slow the passage of mega-storms, causing more rainfall over time. Both have important implications for urban planners, politicians, and humanity in general.
Cost, Schmost! Energy Dept. Touts Coal-Killing Atlantic Offshore Wind
Everybody knows that offshore wind farms cost a lot, but the US Department of Energy looks at Atlantic coast offshore wind energy from a new angle — and likes what it sees.
Exciting Battery Technology Breakthrough News — Is Any Of It Real?
Researchers in California and the UK say they have found ways to make lithium ion batteries with far greater range than those in commercial use today.
Wind Power Saved USA Tens or Hundreds of Billions of Dollars (2007–2015), Study Finds
A recent study finds that wind power saves far more in avoided health care costs than the federal production tax credit for wind energy producers.
Google+ Hangout: What Do You Want To Know About Wind? (TODAY)
This article was originally published on 1Sun4All. The Energy Department released two new reports on August 5, 2013 showcasing record growth across the US wind market — increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. According to these reports, the United States continues to be one of … [continued]
New Study: India Wind Energy Potential 20-30 Times Greater than Official Estimates
India is known for having a ton of solar energy potential, but a new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) shows that it also has a ton of wind energy potential, much more than previously thought.
