World's Largest Concentrating Solar PV Project Moves Ahead
A $90M DOE loan guarantee supports the build-out of the 30 MW Alamosa Solar Generating Project in Colorado.
Samsung, Pattern Energy Buy 180 MW Ontario Wind Farm
The Armow wind farm brings Samsung's Ontario project pipeline to 870 MW.
AT&T Adopts Plant-Based Plastic For Packaging
Wireless accessories will be packaged in 30% plant-based materials.
Volvo, Siemens Partner on Electric Vehicles
The partnership gives Siemens an opportunity to expand its electric drive technology - developed for industrial uses - into the automotive market.
Private Sector Critical to Shepherd $100 Billion Annually from Advanced to Developing Countries
The private sector should finance individual projects in developing countries that address climate change, rather than depending on massive government-to-government financial transfers.
Shifting to Natural Gas Won't Slow Climate Change
It's sadly ironic that coal plants are making the planet hotter and cooler at the same time, and using natural gas can't fix that.
Drivers Want EVs to Have More Range, Even Though They Don't Use It
People adjusted to driving EVs easily and, although they had plenty of range, still wanted more to feel secure.
Organic Cotton Market: $7.4 Billion by 2012
Major brands are incorporating more organic cotton, as well as recycled polyester and Tencel.
Nation’s First Solar Highway Breaks Ground in Oregon
7000 solar panels along Interstate 5 will not only provide electricity- all the companies involved are based in Oregon.
Sol Haven Fund to Expedite Solar Projects
The fund will identify 100MW of solar projects for 2012, making sure they get built before tax incentives expire.