Renewables – July 16
Big Oil’s impact on research is debated
World’s largest solar energy farm
Solar power wins enthusiasts but not money
Turbine shortage to leave some Scottish communities in the dark
Saudi Arabia invests in renewables
Photovoltaic
Renewables – May 30
Who owns the wind?
PV costs to decrease 40% by 2010
Spain’s new renewable energy rules
Renewables – May 26
Cheaper solar power heads mainstream
Row over wind power rages in Norfolk
EU crafts biofuel rules with eye on environment
Renewables – May 14
Amish in Ohio embracing solar power
Wind farms’ deadly reputation hard to shift
Has the algae cavalry arrived?
Construction starts on world’s largest solar array
A groundbreaking will take place Monday at Nellis Air Force Base, just north of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the desolate, arid, windswept Mojave Desert. The ceremony will initiate construction on what will be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the United States, capable of producing 15-18 megawatts of power. The project highlights both the promise and the pitfalls of PV.
Wearing my hair shirt
With all the attention on the great challenges and sacrifices ahead, I feel it incumbent to serve as an ambassador for the American low-energy lifestyle. It’s really not so bad, folks.
Renewables – Feb 15
The heated debate over Citizenre
WSJ: The new math of alternative energy
Renewables to power Indonesian villages
Citizenre: A House of Cards?
In its current incarnation, it is my opinion that Citizenre represents a significant threat to the solar industry. Exaggerated claims, inability to deliver product, sales to areas where they do not intend to install soon, these issues can taint the entire solar industry. Worse, misled customers will delay or not buy products from reputable dealers.
Transport – Feb 9
Swiss boat claims first solar Atlantic crossing
A rush-hour tax on urban drivers
EU plans carbon dioxide emissions limits
2006 top green tech ideas
In 2005, Americans woke up to the reality of peak oil. In 2006, we started seeing more attention to the two paths that can lead us forward:
energy efficiency and renewable energy. A number of good ideas have surfaced.
Looking forward, looking backward
What are you optimistic about in 2007 ?
Most widely read articles at PO.com
Top 10 bizarro environmental moments
Top stories about renewables
Kunstler’s forecast for the year ahead
Solar & renewables – Dec 9
Emerging energy technologies summit in Santa Barbara (Feb)
China’s Sunshine Boys
New world record in solar technology