energy

Chinas latest energy megaproject shows that coal really is on the way out

Posted in Hardware on 29th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

Chinese government vows to spend at least $360 billion on clean energy projects and create 13 million new renewable energy jobs by 2020.

Trump's new solar tariff to protect US manufacturers will hurt installers

Posted in Business on 25th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

The 30 percent duty will undermine the business case for new solar power development in the United States.

Solar developer proposes new uses for old landfills

Posted in Business on 20th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

'One good thing about landfills is we dont have to dig', Meima said. 'Were not going to have to penetrate frozen grounds. Were basically laying rows of panels with bollards.'

European Union moves to strengthen renewable-energy goals

Posted in Science on 18th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

European Parliament says that 35% of energy should be clean by 2030, but target is not yet legally binding.

Can Molten Salt Make 24-Hour Solar Energy Possible?

Posted in Hardware on 17th Jan, 2018
by Alex Muller

Clean energy companies like SolarReserve want to prove molten salt can aid solar power electricity any time of day.