Now THAT’S solar power! Woman claims neighbour’s energy-efficient windows melted plastic on her …
Posted in Offbeat on January 27, 2012
Heather Patron, of Studio City, California, bought a Toyota Prius and noticed within days that the plastic on her windows was melting. When Toyota told her nothing was wrong with the car, she soon discovered that it was her neighbour’s energy-efficient…
» CBS News: Obama’s 11 More Solyndras
Posted in Politics on January 16, 2012
CBS News’s Sharyl Attkisson, the reporter who originally broke the Solyndra story, notes that 11 other failed clean energy companies besides Solyndra received approval for $6.5 billion in taxpayer monies. Beacon Power, Evergreen Solar, SpectraWatt, …
Project to pour water into volcano to make power
Posted in science on January 15, 2012
(AP) — Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up to…
‘Saturn on Steroids’: 1st Ringed Planet Beyond Solar System Possibly Found
Posted in science on January 12, 2012
Astronomers have discovered a set of strange rings around an object in deep space, about 420 light-years from Earth. The rings may be circling an alien planet, what scientists called “Saturn on steroids.”www.space.com
Solar-powered Kindle cover means you never have to plug it in again
Posted in Technology on January 9, 2012
If you’ve ever wanted a Kindle that you never have to plug in, SolarFocus has the accessory for you with its solar-powered Kindle case.venturebeat.com
Smart Grid: Coordinating Efforts For the Road Ahead
Posted in Technology on January 8, 2012
The concept of a “smart grid” for power utilities is drawing significant interest from researchers, practitioners and governments around the globe. The benefits of making the grid smart would be immense, including improved security, reliability, su…
9 Real-Life Planets So Outrageous You’d Swear They Were Sci-Fi
Posted in science on January 7, 2012
Astronomers only started discovering planets outside our solar system two decades ago. Yet they’re already finding planets freaky enough to house the lairs of supervillains. Here are nine planets so out this world, they make Tattooine feel as ordinary …
Wind Powered Energy Going Far Beyond The Traditional Turbine
Posted in Technology on January 5, 2012
With Google recently investing a hundred million dollars into the world’s largest wind farm, alternative energies continue to be a hot topic amongst environmentalists, businesses, corporations, governments and investors alike. Opting for a greener, m…
Solar Power Jobs: How Much Do They Pay?
Posted in Lifestyle on January 2, 2012
If you are considering a job in the solar industry, here is some advice as to what you can expect to earn.solarpanelspower.net
Unpaid bill may leave a struggling solar-materials factory in Pocatello in the dark
Posted in Business on January 2, 2012
Solar polysilicon manufacturer may lose its power by Tuesday if it doesn’t pay an electricity bill from November….Honolulu-based Hoku Corp., which has survived so far with help from Chinese financiers…The plant was originally supposed to be opera…
12 smart grid startups to watch in 2012
Posted in Technology on January 2, 2012
After scouring over our 2011 archives, here’s 12 smart grid startups you should keep an eye on in 2012.gigaom.com
Solar Blast Expected to Hit Earth
Posted in science on December 30, 2011
RADIATION from a solar storm will bombard Earth, bringing the possibility of radio blackouts over the coming days, scientists have warned.video.foxnews.com
2011 Was the Year of the Restless Sun
Posted in science on December 29, 2011
Solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and suicidal comets all showed that year 2011 was anything but quiet for the sun. This year saw many X-class flares and CMEs, and comet Lovejoy survived a brush with death.www.livescience.com
Top Reasons to Switch to Solar Power Now
Posted in Lifestyle on December 26, 2011
Have you been thinking about installing a residential solar system? Well, now is the time! The cost of solar panels has dropped more than 40% this decade, and more and more people have changed to solar.solarpowerpanels.ws
The Year in Green Innovation
Posted in Lifestyle on December 26, 2011
The greenest light bulb ever, sexy solar panels, buildings that eat smog, and more.www.good.is
The Public Supports Renewable Energy
Posted in Politics on December 21, 2011
YouGov survey reveals that more than half of the UK population strongly support renewables and would like to see more investment in wind power.www.catalyst-commercial.co.uk
NASA’s Landsat finds problems under Yellowstone’s Old Faithful
Posted in science on December 17, 2011
NASA’s Landsat satellites have been tracking Yellowstone’s underground geothermal activity, a deep heat that is stored 4,000 miles into the earth’s core. But there are areas where these energy levels are becoming erratic. Old Faithful could be in troub…
Breakthrough could double solar energy output
Posted in science on December 17, 2011
A new discovery from a chemist at the University of Texas at Austin may allow photovoltaic solar cells to double their efficiency, thus providing loads more electrical power from regular sunlight.www.latimes.com
Siemens Digs Deeper into Distributed Power – Forbes
Posted in Uncategorized on December 16, 2011
Siemens, the German industrial giant, is partnering with Boston, MA-based Eastern Wind Power on a pilot project exploring several small to micro-scale power generation systems. The pilot project will take place over the course of about six months at Ma…
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