Ascent Solar Revives Ambitions With $450M Asia Deal
Colorado thin-film solar company gets major support from Asian joint venture.
Ikea Buys Scottish Wind Farm, Installs Solar on 10 UK Stores
Ikea owns 130 MW of wind in Europe and estimates 70-80% of its electricity will come from renewables by 2015.
Puma Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain by 2020
The world's third-largest sportswear brand pledges to eliminate all hazardous chemical releases across its global supply chain.
DOE Committee Releases Recommendations on Fracking
The committee issued preliminary recommendations that will inform federal policy on hydraulic fracturing.
More Enormous California Solar Plants on the Horizon
Interior approves 550 MW First Solar plant and Brightsource applies for another 500 MW solar thermal plant.
Beacon Gets Funds for Utility-Scale Flywheel As Pennsylvania Cuts Clean Energy
Clean energy-related government agencies could be disbanded in the state, but Beacon got funds for next project.
Coca-Cola, Nestle Finally Accept End-of-Life Product Stewardship
They say they'd support laws that make them financially responsible for collection and recycling of used beverages.
Ford, SunPower Team to Offer Solar Charged EVs, Plug-ins
Owners of Ford's electric cars and plug-ins will be able to buy a solar system to charge the car.
US Army Prepares for Large Scale Renewable Energy
A new task force will help the Army meet its goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025.
DOE Awards $175 Million for Advanced Vehicle Research, Highlights Opportunities in Bioenergy
Cost-shared projects will invest $300M in 40 projects to accelerate lightweighting and EVs.