Article Archive for February 2009
Another solar-as-a-service company to is doing well in terms of raising funding despite the economic downturn. Solar Power Partners, a Mill Valley, Calif. company that installs panels for commercial customers but retains ownership in order …
Steven Chu has created a team to distribute the economic stimulus cash earmarked for energy ‘wisely but also quickly’.
In a very encouraging sign that the administration takes the deployment of renewable energy seriously, Greenwire (subscription …
For all those who missed the excellent BBC documentary on Peak Oil and it’s potential impact on farming broadcast, last night, Friday 20th called A Farm for the Future. It will be repeated tomorrow, on …
The National Guard has been working since 2001 to conserve energy. The various measures they have taken include a solar array that provides some power for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s training center in …
The U.K. moved a step closer to hitting renewable energy goals on Monday after several energy firms and consortia were given the go-ahead to develop offshore wind farms.
The deals were agreed between the owner of …
British Telecom (LON:BT.A) said last week that it might cancel a £250m plan to build electricity-generating wind farms because of a rule change by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
BT, whose shares hit …
Originally posted at WattHead – Energy News and Commentary
The American Recovery and Investment Act agreed upon by the Senate and House Conference Committee contains over $61.9 billion in energy-related public spending as well as tax …
Solar cell companies in China recently submitted a scheme to the Ministry of Science and Technology to cut the cost of solar power generation to $0.146 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2012. This is three years …
One of California’s largest utility companies, Southern California Edison, says it’s reached an agreement on “the world’s largest solar deal” with Oakland-based solar thermal company BrightSource Energy. The deal is for 1.3 GW across seven …
Offshore renewable energy development new rules and regulations could be introduced in the U.S. this year, potentially cutting the red tape for companies looking to put their wind, wave, or tidal projects in the water. …
