January 27, 2012
New solar paint from University of Notre Dame could change the way energy is harvested from the sun
A new development from the University of Notre Dame could change the way people harvest solar energy. A team of…
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January 26, 2012
U.S. and China clash in trade dispute over alternative energy technologies
The U.S. and China have been locked in a trade dispute over clean energy projects for some time. The U.S.…
January 25, 2012
Federal government backs three major alternative energy projects that could shape the country’s future
The Obama administration announced last month, two new alternative energy projects that could help the nation reach its sustainability goals.…
January 24, 2012
Report notes that the U.S. must do more to attain energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released a new report concerning the federal government’s indecisiveness regarding…
January 23, 2012
Scientists inject water into Oregon volcano to generate electricity
Scientists from AltaRock Energy and Davenport Newberry Holdings LLC, two alternative energy companies, have begun working on a new energy…
January 23, 2012
Researchers build world’s most efficient solar cell with the help of quantum dots
Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the U.S. have successfully created a quantum dot solar cell. The…
January 22, 2012
Using e-coli, researchers are able to generate ethanol from seaweed
Researchers from the Bio Architecture Lab and the University of Washington have discovered a new way to generate biofuel from…
January 21, 2012
California governor announces plan to hasten the state’s adoption of alternative energy
In an effort to hasten the shift toward alternative energy and sustainability, California Governor Jerry Brown has announced plans to…
January 21, 2012
German village reaches 100% energy sustainability. Funnels excess electricity to German energy grid
A small German village has accomplished something that many major cities have been striving to attain for years. Since 1997,…
January 20, 2012
Electrification Leadership Council launches new project to establish infrastructure for the changing transportation industry
The Electrification Leadership Council, an organization seeking to establish an electric infrastructure for the U.S. transportation industry, is embarking on…
January 18, 2012
MIT study shows that 3D solar cells are 20 times more effective than traditional solar units
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have released a new study concerning 3D solar cells. For decades, flat…
