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Large Wind Farms Might Produce Less Energy Than Thought 06/03/2013

A study conducted by scientists from University of North Carolina and Harvard University claims that global wind power resources have been significantly overestimated.
Wireless Charging System Tested by German Electric Bus Line 06/03/2013

Electric public transportation, of course, is nothing new, and has been used for decades.
Honda Recycles Rare Earth Metals to Manufacture New Batteries 06/03/2013

Honda has devised a way, the first process of its kind, to extract the rare earth metals from used batteries and other products, recycling them to be made into new batteries.

Kickstarter Campaign for Energy-Producing Soccer Ball Soccket Now Launched 06/03/2013

Socket is a soccer ball that produces kinetic energy when it is played. It is hoped that the energy produced can help power off-grid areas across the world.
Pioneer Green Energy Bringing Wind Projects To The South 06/03/2013

Texas-based renewable energy company Pioneer Green Energy has announced plans to develop two wind energy projects in northeast Alabama, the state’s first wind energy facilities.
Majority Of Ohio Voters Support Renewable Energy 06/03/2013

A new statewide public opinion poll has produced data showing most of Ohio voters agree there should be laws requiring some portion of local energy to be generated from clean sources, such as wind and solar.
46% Of Brits Interested In Switching To Renewable Energy Electricity Company 06/03/2013

Nearly half of all British consumers would be interested in switching to a green electricity supply as long as the cost was the same, a new survey conducted by Ipsos Mori has revealed.
450 Geothermal Projects In Development 06/03/2013

According to Pike Research there are about 450 geothermal projects being developed around the world with a total estimated capacity of 18 GW.
World’s Most Efficient Car 06/03/2013

The Volkswagen XL1 may soon be on the market, and when it is, it will be the world’s most efficient car
Energy company to test floating solar islands 27/02/2013

Swiss energy company Viteos has announced that it is to build three floating solar arrays on Lake Neuchâtel.
Wireless charging of electric buses to be put to real world test in Germany By Antonio Pasolini 27/02/2013

Regional German transport operator Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) is set to carry out a pilot project to test the viability of wireless inductive charging technology of electric buses.
Study suggests real-world generating capacity of wind farms at large scales has been overestimated 27/02/2013

Research by Harvard professor David Keith suggests that the global capacity for energy generation from wind power has been overestimated, and that geophysical / climate effects of turbines will reduce the benefits of large-scale power installations.
Ernst & Young slams Energy Bill for “falling short of expectations” 27/02/2013

UK holds sixth spot in quarterly Renewables Attractiveness Index, but consultancy warns industry still being undermined by policy uncertainty
Ecotricity breezes into Northern Ireland with 4.6MW wind park 27/02/2013

Two turbine facility at Michelin factory in Ballymena follows similar sized development at company's Dundee plant.
Exclusive: Could renewables provide the key to restoring trust in the energy industry? 27/02/2013

Global survey reveals public trust in the UK energy industry is continuing to plumb the depths, but could popular renewables help deliver a step-change?
Engineering Cells for More Efficient Biofuel Production 26/02/2013

For isobutanol to become practical, however, scientists need a way to reliably produce huge quantities of it from renewable sources.
Global solar farm capacity doubles inside 12 months 26/02/2013

Report concludes that global installed capacity for utility-scale solar farms will top 12GW by the end of the month.
Light from silicon nanocrystal LEDs 20/02/2013

Silicon nanocrystals have a size of a few nanometers and possess a high luminous potential.
Analysts say renewable energy now cheaper option than new fossil fuels in Australia 20/02/2013

As renewable energy technologies become more cost-competitive, the importance of government subsidies is set to decrease to create a sustainable growth platform for both developed and emerging markets, as well as manufacturers
Computer modeling points to new class of efficient, ultra-thin solar cells 20/02/2013

Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology, together with colleagues from the U.S.
Cameron hails clean energy on Indian trade mission 19/02/2013

Host of green companies join largest ever overseas business delegation with prime minister
Energy optimization software reduces industrial power consumption 19/02/2013

Eco-friendly refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry machines don't just save you money – they're also better for the environment.
Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells Reach New World Record Efficiency Of 10.7% 19/02/2013

A new world efficiency record has been set for thin film silicon solar cells by EPFL’s Institute of Micro-engineering, reaching an impressive 10.7%.
Solar PV Below $2/Watt In Australia 19/02/2013

Solar Choice provides a solar PV price index for Australian solar that is updated monthly.
Solar Industry Should Target India & China 19/02/2013

A glut of photovoltaic solar panels has swamped the market due to increased production but less demand, causing some companies to go bankrupt and a general malaise for the whole industry.
Exotic Form of Silicon Improves Solar Cell Efficiency 04/02/2013

Researchers have discovered that an exotic form of silicon may improve solar cell efficiency.

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