Big Oil Politics Seek to Repeal Renewable Energy Standards
Most people believe that the US government is “for the people” and “by the people,” but the reality is that big money has much...
Smart Grid Now Live in Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands, about midway between the island nations of Iceland and the United Kingdom, cover about 540 square miles over eighteen islands.
Power production...
Giant Reed as Biofuel Source: Miracle or Disaster?
The renewable fuels industry sees the giant reed (Arundo donax) as a miracle biofuel plant due to its fast-growing and drought-resistant features that it...
Semiconductor CEOs Think Smart Grids are a Smart Idea
At the recent Electronica exhibition held in Munich, Germany, the CEO panel discussion that comprised of four bosses of the semiconductor industry focused on...
Scotland Poised for Economic Boom with CO2 Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery
Scotland is on the cusp of ensuring the country has energy resources and a strong economic base for decades to come. Researchers have discovered...
Antiquated Electric Grid Needs a Reboot
Electric companies played soothsayer to customers days before Hurricane Sandy’s arrival. They warned of extensive power failure and potential widespread outages. Their predictions were...
China’s Energy Revolution Officially Announced by President Hu Jintao
When most countries hit their industrial revolutions, there are usually no second thoughts about pollution, including greenhouse gases . China, the second-biggest economy on...
Supergrids One Step Closer with High Power Circuit Breakers
As more countries turn toward renewable energy, the prospects of larger power grids becomes possible, especially as renewable-rich countries start sharing with renewable-poor countries....
Startup LightSail Energy Plans to Innovate Compressed Air Energy Storage
In the ongoing quest to green the grid, the startup LightSail Energy, in conjunction with Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, and Khosla Ventures, has raised...
Energy-Starved Japan Kicks Off Campaign to Battle Shortage
Japan implores citizens to band together to combat the national energy shortage.
On Thursday, Japan debuted its ‘warmbiz’ energy-saving campaign, encouraging people to take energy...
