The U.S. DOE has announced three solicitations for a total of $30.5 billion in loan guarantees for “advanced energy technologies that avoid, reduce, or sequester … Loan guarantees favor nuclear over renewablesRead more
Renewable
Microgeneration could rival nuclear power
British buildings equipped with solar, wind and other micro power equipment could generate as much electricity in a year as five nuclear power stations, a … Microgeneration could rival nuclear powerRead more
Planing for World’s biggest solar farm at Portugal
It contains 2,520 giant solar panels is the size of a house. Their reflective heads tilt to the sky at a permanent 45 degrees as … Planing for World’s biggest solar farm at PortugalRead more
Solar water heater on the White House roof
In 1979 Jimmy Carter had a solar water heater installed on the White House roof. It was a move designed to support Carter’s solar institute, … Solar water heater on the White House roofRead more
California will use 20% of its electricity from renewable sources
Because of California law, PG&E needs to get 20% of its electricity from renewable sources (not including big hydro) by 2010, so it has contracted … California will use 20% of its electricity from renewable sourcesRead more
Pennsylvania Governor breaks ground for the fourth largest solar power facility in USA
the Governor of Pennsylvania Edward G. Rendell has broken ground for USA’s fourth largest solar power facility. The facility likely to be completed by September … Pennsylvania Governor breaks ground for the fourth largest solar power facility in USARead more
World’s Largest 38500-meal Solar Kitchen in India
he system has been installed as a collaboration between the Academy for a Better World and Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, with technology from Solare-Brücke, … World’s Largest 38500-meal Solar Kitchen in IndiaRead more
NBC11 becomes the first green TV station
The mainstream media has always voiced its concern over the rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere but the media houses themselves have not always … NBC11 becomes the first green TV stationRead more
Stirling Engine Sets Solar Record
Sandia National Laboratories and Stirling Energy Systems (SES) set a new solar-to-grid system conversion efficiency record by achieving a 31.25 percent net efficiency rate. The … Stirling Engine Sets Solar RecordRead more