Mar 03, 2015
Energy Industry
This page contains articles about the global alternative energy industry. We currently rely on fossil fuels as a primary energy source. However, higher fuel costs are driving the growth of alternative energy companies, and the expansion of the renewable energy marketplace. Investors are beginning to pay close attention to these new companies.
Potential for 1.9 Million Renewable Energy Jobs
Three universities of the USA have conducted studies related to renewable sources of energy and it has produced some interesting facts. The first and most important one is that
US Navy plans Green Fleet
According to the Department of Defense News report, the Defense Department’s total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was above $13 billion. In the year 2008, due to
Sharp Solar Breaks Conversion Efficiency Record
We still have to miles to cover before solar power can replace the fossil fuels and become a cheap and effective solution for common folks. But it is indisputable
The Solar Flower Tower
On the odd chance that you were traveling through South Israel in late June, you may have had to do a double take thinking that your eyes had deceived
Cash Incentives for Solar Energy in California
It seems the California Governor is making an all-out effort to encourage people to switch over the renewable source of energy. Assembly Bill 920, authored by Assemblyman Jared Huffman,
Powering Up The Nation’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has announced the near completion of its DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida. This solar power plant will be producing
World’s Largest Solar Power Project Planned
Gujarat, a state of India, is quite eager to opt for alternative sources of energy. It started out as a small dream. The Gujarat government visualized only 500 MW
New IMEC Solar Cells: 18.4% Conversion Efficiency
IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Center) has presented a large-area solar cell with 18.4% conversion efficiency at the ongoing European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Hamburg, Germany). A world leader in its
First 3D Images of Polymer Solar Cells
The Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Ulm scientists have successfully developed the first high-resolution 3D images of the internal structure of a hybrid polymer solar cell. This
Sustainable Library Planned in Kazakhstan
BIG Architects
is undertaking an ambitious project of a library in Kazakhstan. Like all the libraries this one will have books as usual but it will also boast of going
First Hydrogen Power Plant in Italy
Italy has come up with world’s first hydrogen power plant. This power plant is situated in Fusina, near Venice in the Veneto region of Italy. Enel is constructing this
Heathrow Airport Gets Green Makeover
BAA is trying to upgrade its airport terminal Heathrow East by investing to an amount of £1 billion and naming it as Terminal 2. This new terminal would be
Africa’s biggest wind farm coming up in Kenya
Some of the African regions are so hot that unless you’re are accustomed to that climate it is not possible for your to survive. Extreme temperatures also generate extreme
Virtual-Engineering Power Plants
We are familiar with the fact that photovoltaic and wind energy installations, hydroelectric power stations and biogas resources provide us with much desired clean and green energy and with
What factors affect the output of wind turbines?
Wind energy is undoubtedly one of the cleanest forms of producing power from a renewable source. There is no pollution, there is no burning of fossil fuels, and unless
SunCatcher Power System Ready For Commercial Production
Stirling Energy Systems (SES) and Tessera Solar worked jointly and have come out with their precious device called SunCatchers(TM). They exhibited their four newly designed solar power collection dishes
Comprehensive Alternative Energy Events Calendar
We recently revamped our events page to include a calendar to help you all keep up with upcoming conferences, shows and workshops that promote energy alternatives and provide networking
Ethanol Industry Loses Pioneer
The renewable fuel industry received a jolt in the form of Kathy Bryan’s death. She was the founder of BBI International, a global bio fuels consulting and publishing company.
Pure Energy Radio Show
Up till now it has been you who looked for information on alternative fuel technologies and ongoing developments in the field of cleaner energy. If you need information
Los Angeles to Stop Using Coal by 2020
The mayor of Los Angeles declared that from 2020 onwards Los Angeles will completely eliminate the use of power generated by burning coal and go for alternative energy sources
Google and Microsoft Building Smart Power Grids
If you think the two technology giants Google and Microsoft compete only on cloud-based applications and new-age search engines, you’ll be surprised to know that they are making forays
The Plastic Plan: Energy from Plastic Bottles
If we try to get rid of plastics altogether from our lives, we know that it is quite impractical. So what is the next best thing? We can recycle
First Hybrid Solar Power Station
Weizmann Institute created a milestone in the field of alternative energy in association with AORA. AORA is a leading Israeli solar energy technology company. It launched the world’s first
Walnut Creek Installs 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Coulomb Technologies has taken the initiative to install their ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles in Walnut Creek, CA. Walnut Creek has got the distinction of becoming the
UNEP To Help Green The Sochi 2014 Olympics
We have seen many Olympic Games but didn’t bother to check about the green quotient of the games, till now. What is most talked about is always the performance
New Solar Stadium in Taiwan
It’s official now. Taiwan will hold the World Games 2009 in July. This international sporting event will include games like korfball, billiards, dragon boat racing and women’s tug-of-war. But
Solaren Corp. to Launch Solar Panels into Orbit
We keep hearing about harnessing the solar power from space. Some call it tall claims and some dismiss it as too costly an affair or pie in the sky.
NRDC: The Right Way to Use Biofuels
When we think about sources of alternative energy, we often feel a rush of positive thoughts engulfing us. We often think that while developing alternative sources of energy we
First Public Charging Station for Electric Cars
During a low-key ceremony just over a week ago, the first public high-voltage charging station for electric vehicles was inaugurated at the Gateway Center in East Woodland California. Representatives
Interactive Renewable Energy Map
These days we are incessantly debating over one of the hottest issues, i.e. environmental pollution and rise in temperature throughout the world. An intelligent person always likes to foresee