Who Were The Clean Energy Money-Tree Shakers?
In a record breaking 2011, a new cast of players took leadership spots in making clean energy investment happen, including the U.S. Federal Financing Bank. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Google Ends A Renewable Research Project
Google pulls the plug on its power-tower focused renewable energy project, saying others are better equipped to take the solar research "to the next level." Read more →
by Pete Danko
Ivanpah Tower Design Competition Heats Up
The Zurich firm Rafaa offers two stylish tower designs for BrightSource Energy's under-construction Ivanpah power plant in the Mojave Desert. Read more →
by Steve Duda
BrightSource Energy Plans For An IPO
A recent filing statement indicates that BrightSource Energy, the developer behind the Ivanpah Solar facility, wants to test the stock market with a clean energy IPO. Read more →
Ivanpah Solar Power Project Hits Big Pay Day
Brightsource Energy, the developer of the controversial Ivanpah solar project, has secured $1.6 billion in guaranteed federal loans and a new investment from Google. Read more →
Green Vs Green In Another Solar Lawsuit
A group sues to stop the 392 MW Ivanpah solar plant in California, alleging a threat to the desert tortoise and failure to follow environmental laws. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Lawsuit Threatens Big Scale Solar Plants
A federal lawsuit claims the BLM failed to adequate consult with Native Americans before approving six big solar power plants in the California desert. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Ivanpah Solar Plant Construction Begins
BrightSource Energy has been construction on the large scale Ivanpah solar power facility in a California desert, with an expected finish date in 2013. Read more →
U.S. OKs 3rd Golden State Solar Project
The Interior Department gives BrightSource Energy go-ahead to build the big Ivanpah project in the Mojave Desert, its third major solar approval this week. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Fourth Major California Solar Plant A Go
The California Energy Commission has given a thumbs up to the 370 MW Ivanpah solar thermal plant, now having approved four solar power plants in as many weeks. Read more →
