Australian Solar Power Moving Ahead, Albeit Slowly

Australia’s solar market is sending mixed signals. Bearish analysts point out that that large-scale solar power investment will benefit significantly from either Australia’s 2020 renewable energy target (RET) or the government’s proposed carbon...

British Isles Deal on Channel Islands Renewable Energy

Britain’s Channel Islands are close to finalizing deals to establish large-scale renewable energy plants, which could supply a significant portion of Britain’s energy needs.

Kenya’s Consumers Soon to be Forced to Use Solar Energy

According to Kenya’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), heavy domestic and industrial consumers of electricity will soon be required to use solar energy to heat water. The policy is meant to ease pressures on the nation’s electrical production grid.

31 Tribal Energy Projects to Receive $6.3m As Part of DOE’s Ongoing Efforts to Support Tribal Energy Development

DOE announced on July 21 that 31 tribal energy projects will receive $6.3 million over two years as part of DOE’s ongoing efforts to support tribal energy development and continue strengthening the partnership with Tribal Nations.

Opinion: The Need for a Real Domestic Alternative Energy Policy in the USA

Alternative energy (or renewable energy) is a new manufacturing industry paradigm that is in its infancy. However, the discussion is not new, and it looks as if the United States has positioned itself to be behind history on what can be a very promising...

Aggressive Efficiency And Electrification Needed to Cut Emissions in California

In the next 40 years, California’s population is expected to surge from 37 million to 55 million and the demand for energy is expected to double. Given those daunting numbers, can California really reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent...

Nigerian Government Launches Portable Solar Kit for Rural Areas

The Nigerian government has launched a Rural Mobile Portable Solar Kit as part of its renewable energy program to encourage private sector participation in the development of a viable clean energy sector. How People Arrived Here: wealth creation media...

European Union Citizens Want Mandatory Energy Savings Targets

European Union (EU) citizens want measures to cut energy bills, integrate energy networks EU-wide, and make the 20% energy savings by 2020 target binding, says a survey commissioned by the European Parliament. Citizens are very keen to cut their household...

2,564 Miles Per Gallon Achieved At Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2011

Going the farthest distance might sound like a foot race. But this past weekend, it meant stretching the boundaries of fuel efficiency as student teams competed in the fifth annual Shell Eco-marathon® Americas, a challenge for students to design,...