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Global Warming will be Detrimental to Three Essential Food Crops

Results from a new study co-authored by Netra Chhetri, a faculty member at the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University, show global warming of only 2 degrees Celsius will be detrimental to three essential food crops in temperate and tropical regions. And beginning in the 2030s, yields from those crops will start to decline significantly.

26 Mar 2014

Huaxia Concentrated Photovoltaic Power JV Acquires 70 MW of Cell Packages from SunPower

SunPower Corporation, a leading solar technology and energy services provider, today announced the sale of more than 70 megawatts (MW) of cell packages to the Huaxia Concentrated Photovoltaic Power Co., Ltd., joint venture (JV) in Inner Mongolia, China.

From SunPower Corporation 26 Mar 2014

WoodRight to Provide Special Services to Six 'Green Building' Communities

WoodRight Forest Products has selected six "focus communities" based upon an environmental non-profit group's study documenting major green building certifications across 20 states.

25 Mar 2014

More Accurate Prediction of Wave Conditions within Wave Energy Test Sites

Pioneering research could provide a significant boost in the vital quest to harness wave power as a viable renewable energy source for the future.

25 Mar 2014

Construction Begins for K2 Wind Power Project

Workers are beginning to build the K2 Wind Power Project (K2 Wind), which broke ground today following the successful completion of an $850 million financing, which was secured with 15 financial institutions in the form of a construction loan that will convert to long-term operational debt.

25 Mar 2014

Dragonfly Solar, SolarWorld Collaborate to Deliver 517-kW Solar Array

Dragonfly Solar, a commercial solar developer based in Lakeville, Minn., and SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer since 1975, will partner to deliver a 517-kilowatt solar array to four electric utility cooperatives in the U.S. Midwest.

25 Mar 2014

Providence Holy Cross to Implement Smart Microturbine Technology to Create Sustainable Operations

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills steps up as a leader, setting an example by implementing smart microturbine technology in an effort to create a more sustainable operation within their facility.

25 Mar 2014

Swinerton Awarded EPC Contract for Duke’s Pumpjack and Wildwood Solar Power Projects

Duke Energy Renewables has awarded turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to Swinerton Renewable Energy for its Pumpjack and Wildwood solar power projects, located near Bakersfield, Calif. Together, the projects total 40 megawatts (MW) AC and, once operational, will generate enough clean electricity to power about 10,000 California households.

From Duke Energy 25 Mar 2014

Heliatek Reports New Record in Efficiency of Transparent Solar Cells

Heliatek GmbH, world-leading company in the production of organic solar film, has reached a new record in the efficiency of transparent solar cells. The latest development allows transparency levels up to 40% with an efficiency of over 7%. The company already holds the world record of 12% cell efficiency for opaque (non-transparent) organic solar cells.

25 Mar 2014

Soitec's 7 MWp Desert Green Solar Farm Acquired by Invenergy

Soitec Solar Development, LLC ("Soitec") announced today that Invenergy Solar Development LLC ("Invenergy") has acquired Soitec's 7 MWp (5 MWAC) Desert Green Solar Farm LLC ("Desert Green") energy generation project in Borrego Springs, California.

From Soitec 24 Mar 2014

Care-Energy Releases Energy Efficiency Tariff

In just one day from now, consumers will be able to save two cents on the current price of electricity - regardless of their electricity supplier.

24 Mar 2014

Natural Gas Boosts U.S. Manufacturing Growth

Inexpensive natural gas will boost manufacturing growth in the U.S. and its metropolitan areas according to a new report released today by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and prepared by IHS Global Insight.

24 Mar 2014

SIWI Honors Harvard Professor with the Stockholm Water Prize

A Harvard professor who has made a career of tackling water insecurity challenges around the world will receive the Stockholm Water Prize, known informally as the "Nobel Prize of water."

24 Mar 2014

USGS Awards Grant to Fight Invasion of Zebra and Quagga Mussels

Foreign mussels hitchhiking to the Great Lakes in the ballast water tanks of international freighters are becoming one of the most vexing environmental problems facing the Great Lakes. A group of scientists from Wayne State University, in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Environmental Protection Agency, are working together to battle this problem.

24 Mar 2014

World Water Day 2014 to Shed Light on Deep-Rooted Relationships between Water and Energy

The deep-rooted relationships between water and energy are being highlighted during global celebrations marking the United Nations' annual World Water Day.

21 Mar 2014