energy

China is building a massive solar plant in the Gobi desert

Posted in Business on 3rd Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

Construction has begun on Chinas first large-scale commercial solar plant, designed to eventually supply electricity for approximately one million households.

Obama's clean energy plan expected to boost renewables and switch away from coal

Posted in Business on 1st Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller

After a year of consultations and over 4 million public comments, President Obama's Clean Power Plan will be finalized early next week.

Germany Just Got 78 Percent Of Its Electricity From Renewable Sources

Posted in Science on 30th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

A stormy day across northern Europe combined with sunny conditions in southern Germany led to the new record.

Hillary Clinton pledges half a billion solar panels if she wins office

Posted in Hardware on 27th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Democratic presidential frontrunner also says she wants America to generate enough clean renewable energy to power every home within 10 years.

Solar company Sunrun sets terms to raise up to $309 million in IPO

Posted in Business on 23rd Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The Silicon Valley born and backed solar installer is raising money to compete in a quickly consolidating market.