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Category: Renewable Energy

Wind Power’s Strong Grid Potential In The Mid-Atlantic

Adding more wind power to the grid in the Mid-Atlantic power pool consisting of 13 states and Washington, DC can lower gas and coal consumption and reduce regional wholesale energy market prices Read more →

by EcoWatch

New Solar: From 100% In March To 2.5% In April

One of the new big solar projects that came online in April was this one in Gridley, Calif. (image via Blue Oak Energy)

Solar's proportion of new generating capacity plunged in April. But don't worry. Everything is OK. Read more →

by Pete Danko

How We Can Pedal, Crank, Dance, And Walk To Create Electricity

Generating electricity isn't limited to burning things or harnessing the power of the wind, waves and sun. What's the potential for human power? Read more →

by Mat McDermott

Solar Sailboat Shows How ‘Groovy’ Off-Grid Life Can Be

If you've ever stared out your office window, wishing for a life less tethered, get ready to drool. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

Two Quirky Turbines, Combined At Sea

A Japanese company will apparently give hybrid wind-and-tidal energy a go with a device employing Darrieus and Savonius turbines. Read more →

by Pete Danko

Government Unmanned Air Vehicle Aloft 48 Hours Via Hydrogen

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory recently announced its results in using liquid hydrogen to power its Tiger Ion Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle. Read more →

by Joel Arellano

DOE Drives Hydrogen Car Infrastructure Push

Hydrogen fueling station in California (image via

If fuel-cell vehicles are ever going to get anywhere, they'll need places to fuel up, and the public-private H2USA initiative is aimed at developing the infrastructure. Read more →

by Pete Danko

Solar Impulse Awaits Dallas Weather Window

The solar-powered Solar Impulse airplane has drawn big crowds to see it in Phoenix, where it will stay until at least May 20 before resuming a cross-U.S. trip. Read more →

by Pete Danko