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Earth-Abundant Materials Increase Affordability of Solar Cells

Scientists state that less-expensive solar energy technology is required to install shingled roofs in homes which produce electricity. Advances towards such technology are being reported.

22 Aug 2012

Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies Will Reduce Demand on Oil, Natural Gas and Coal

The Worldwatch Institute has reported that the subsidies for fossil fuel and renewable energy are increasing. The value of fossil fuel subsidies in 2012 is estimated to be between $775 billion and $1 trillion, while the value of renewable energy subsidies were $66 billion in 2010. The total subsidies for renewable energy are higher per kWh though they are lower in terms of value.

22 Aug 2012

DOE Grant to Southwest Research Institute to Develop Carbon Capture Technology for Coal Plant Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $700,000 to Southwest Research Institute and industry partner, Thar Energy, for the demonstration of an innovative supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle utilizing a process ca...

18 Aug 2012

Advanced Lithium Batteries May Offer Solution to Power Cut Problems

Power cuts have become a major problem in several regions of northern India, including Delhi. Improving the size and capacity of lithium batteries to deliver a reliable, eco-friendly source of energy for rural areas is one of the objectives of new research alliances between the University of Huddersfield and some of the prominent Indian institutes and researchers.

14 Aug 2012

New Report Analyzes Use of Advanced Batteries in Utility-Scale Energy Storage

Reportlinker.com has included a new report titled ‘Advanced Batteries for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Applications’ to its offering.

7 Aug 2012

New Grant to ThermoEnergy JV to Advance Patented Clean Coal Power Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Unity Power Alliance (UPA), a joint venture between ITEA and ThermoEnergy, for a grant to further develop the company’s patented pressurized oxy-combustion technology to generate clean electric power using coal.

31 Jul 2012

IPVEA Collaborates to Provide More Opportunities in Energy Storage

The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) is expanding its activities in energy storage. It is expanding its remit in order to assist the association’s members to explore the opportunities available in energy storage.

24 Jul 2012

Ad-Hoc Alliance Urges Provincial Premiers to Develop Canadian Energy Strategy

An ad-hoc alliance of over 700 firms, labor unions, industry associations, civil society groups and governments is demanding Canada’s provincial premiers to join forces for designing a Canadian energy strategy, which will help the country to become a leader in clean energy.

19 Jul 2012

New Technique Helps Improve Performance of Fuel Cells

A research team from UNED has devised a technique to fabricate a fuel cell component that enables surpassing the power target set by the US Department of Energy for 2017.

3 Jul 2012

PG&E Seeks To Enhance Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency Programs in Proposed Application For 2013-2014

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today will file with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a proposed two-year energy efficiency portfolio that, if approved, would enhance the company's industry-leading programs. The proposal would allow PG&E to invest $433 million per year – about the same as current levels – for two years to continue energy efficiency programs that would enable customers to realize energy savings equivalent to more than 277 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 52 million therms of natural gas.

3 Jul 2012