Pyrite, better known as "fool's gold," was familiar to the ancient Romans and has fooled prospectors for centuries - but has now helped researchers at Oregon State University discover related compounds that offer new, cheap and promising options for solar energy.

“We’re pretty excited about it,” said Ascent sales director Brad Kemp. Each year for the last 10 years, Time has selected 50 new inventions that are likely to change the future.

The UK's "eccentric" determination to build new nuclear power means it is not fit to take part in the "third industrial revolution" of switching to clean renewable energy, according to one of the world's most influential climate scientists.

DECC focused “on ‘scalable’ lower cost technologies” as to change support and incentives for large-scale renewable generation projects from 2013-2017 as the UK strives to meet the 2020 renewable energy targets established in its national Renewables Obligation (RO).

Brisbane's Renewable Energy Solutions Australia (RESA) recently unveiled the first working installation of what is claimed to be the world's quietest wind turbine.

Steps to pioneer energy efficient vessels, make greater of use renewable energy, and design ships that can be reused or recycled are all today included

Average prices paid in Sri Lanka to renewable energy firms in wind energy, mini-hydro and biomass are among the highest in the world, an analysis by an industry expert has shown.

The general chair of the World Council for Renewable Energy has suggested that the Government have policies that reward producers of electricity from wind and other natural resources, and encourage making the most of resources available in the country.

Vietnamese enterprises support the Government’s move to invest in renewable and alternative energy and they accept high energy costs in the short-term to lessen the nation’s dependence on mineral oil and its aim to have a long-term stable price.

Working out ways to store energy is not only crucial to linking more renewable electricity capacity to the grid, but it could also create a market worth up to €500bn by 2030.

The US Army has announced that it has formed a new Energy Initiatives Task Force that will assess renewable energy projects, vet potential suppliers and develop new technologies to support the Army's growing commitment to powering its bases and its missions with renewable energy.

A new material for solar cells -- a transparent conductor made of carbon nanotubes -- could revolutionize the way solar power is harvested, U.S. scientists say.

Modern technologies, adequate Government incentives and reasonable production costs would help facilitate the development of renewable energy in Viet Nam.

Protectionism in the renewable energy industry takes many forms depending on location and sector. For example, in the U.S., Ohio is stringently enforcing a law that half of its mandated renewable energy must be supplied through in-state production.

Modern technologies, adequate Government incentives and reasonable production costs will help facilitate the development of renewable energy in Vietnam.

Các tập đoàn GMI Renewable Energy Group, Town Centre Securities (TCS) and Rex Procter & Partners tại Yorkshire đã thiết lập một trung tâm pin quang điện ở Anh. Hệ thống này được xây dựng trên mái nhà của bãi đỗ xe Clarence ở Leeds, dự kiến sẽ cung cấp khoảng 15% điện cho toàn bãi đỗ.

The workshop aimed to raise the awareness of sustainable development of the business community, especially in the energy sector of Vietnam.

Cuban and Vietnamese experts are working together to install new-type biogas producing tanks made from Polyester, which is expected to help local farmers in Cuba get an alternative source of electric power for daily life and production.

Năng lượng thủy động, loại hai chiều (thủy triều) và một chiều (sông và kênh nhân tạo) gộp lại, có thể cung cấp ít nhất 12 GW công suất lắp đặt ở Mỹ trong vòng 10 năm tới

Những người dân ở quần đảo Tolelau, New Zealand trong năm qua thực tế đã chuyển sang dùng hoàn toàn năng lượng thay thế từ Mặt trời và dầu dừa.