by Bob Day | Jun 9, 2015 | Renewables
This year, the federal government said it would give nearly $47 million to each of three states hoping to develop offshore wind power – Virginia, New Source: Offshore Wind Power: From Denmark to Virginia | WVTF
by Bob Day | Jun 6, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables, Solar
Walmart’s solar power initiative will total more than 130 stores by the end of 2013; Adds hundreds of jobs through partnership with California-based SolarCity WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 21 – Source: Walmart To Generate Solar Energy At More Than 75 Percent Of Its...
by Bob Day | Jun 1, 2015 | Renewables
Saphonian bladeless turbine boasts impressive efficiency, low cost A new bladeless wind turbine created is based upon the shape of a ship’s sails and promises to offer up to double the efficiency of a typical wind turbine. Source: Saphonian bladeless turbine boasts...
by Bob Day | Jun 1, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables
The develo Solar panels made three times cheaper and four times more efficient The developers of a new solar cell say they are four times more efficient and three times cheaper than current solar cells. Source: Solar panels made three times cheaper and four times more...
by Bob Day | May 31, 2015 | Renewables
Transition to 100% wind, water, and solar for all purposes. The Solutions Project is a group of top scientists, visionary business leaders and cultural influencers with a mission of accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy. Source: 50 States | 50 Plans An...
by Bob Day | May 19, 2015 | Renewables
A new bladeless wind-driven generator prototype, called the Vortex, is claimed to produce electricity with very few moving parts, on a very small footprint, and in almost complete silence. It’s also designed to be very much less aurally and visually intrusive...