Growth is massive for renewables in last ten years
Massive growth in the renewable energy industry over the last ten years. Read More...
Spray on and printable: what’s next for the solar panel market?
Spray on, printable and other new thin film technology looks set to provide a major boost to the global solar market. Currently being developed by researchers and a [...]
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One of the key characteristics of complex systems, such as the world’s energy and transport sectors, is that when they change it tends not to be a linear process. [...]
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Can prices continue downward? Solar and wind say yes.
Fossil fuels face increased competition from wind and solar energy. Renewable energy costs continue downward when the two markets are compared side by side. Since renewables are essentially 'free' [...]
When sunlight sets sail; Helios’ yachts appear
Solar power is setting sail in a beautiful 'Helios' fashion. When the yachting industry joins forces with renewable energy it comes up with the luxurious Helios, a 188 meter [...]
Solar incentives set to expire December 2016
Solar costs fell by 50% over the last five years. You can take that to the bank - but you have to hurry. If you didn't have a reason [...]
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
Big utilities are planning to join forces with the solar industry - to some extent. As they view their monopolies coming under threat by solar power, the band wagon [...]
Photosynthesize your home
With solar cells and water, and an electrochemical process, researchers can create an artificial photosynthesis process which splits H2O into hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (breath!) with no harmful side [...]
Streaming river power
River Photo by artur84, Freedigitalphotos.net Alaska is seeking to add the power found in river currents to their energy grid. It plans to provide micro power [...]