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M2M: Smartening Up The Grid

Machine to Machine (M2M) technology is what makes the “Smart Grid” smart. We often hear about the many benefits of smart grid technology, but we rarely examine the backbone of that concept. M2M technology that comprises the smart grid includes devices such as smart meters and other communications technology. This two way communication allows information [...]

April 24, 2013No CommentRead More

Can Plants Power our Future With Hydrogen? New Discovery Says Yes

April 9, 2013 No Comment

Monumental breakthroughs in renewable energy research are happening at Virginia Tech. Scientist Y.H. Percival Zhang and his team have discovered a way to cheaply produce mass quantities of hydrogen using only xylose, a simple sugar abundant in plants. The process has potential to mass produce hydrogen fuel in an economical and environmentally friendly for the [...]

For the First Time Ever, Global Solar Power Likely a Net Energy Producer

April 4, 2013 No Comment

Have you ever considered exactly how much energy it takes to generate a solar panel? Better yet, how you ever considered what type of energy is consumed to melt silica rock at around 3,000°F for them? In most cases, considering its prevalence in the energy industry, fossil fuels are the main contributor for the energy [...]

Are Traditional Utilities Becoming Obsolete?

March 27, 2013 1 Comment

The next time you’re driving around town, observe the community and see how many homes and businesses have installed solar panels. You may be surprised at how common these devices have become in recent years. In fact, some believe that solar panels are becoming so common that they may eventually put utilities out of business. [...]

New Jersey Surpasses a Gigawatt of Solar Energy Capacity

March 21, 2013 No Comment

While California is still far and away the king of the solar energy hill, publicizing last week it exceeded 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop installations state-wide, the Golden State will need to welcome a new member to the gigawatt club. Announced by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) this week, New Jersey has officially [...]

Wind Energy Records Fall in Texas, and They’re Ready for More

March 19, 2013 1 Comment

You probably don’t remember where you were at 7:08pm on February 9th 2013, but if you lived in Texas and had a keen interest in the wind energy industry, you might. That was the time Texas set a new wind generation record of 9,481 megawatts, as confirmed by ERCOT, the Texas independent system operator. The [...]

$150 Million Tax Credit Available for Clean Energy Companies

February 12, 2013 2 Comments

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Treasury recently announced that $150 million is available for the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits. As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above plan to strengthen the country’s energy, this program will encourage manufacturers to begin investing in more energy efficient procedures. It will also support the nation’s [...]

Newest Development in Solar Technology May Entirely Change the Game

January 29, 2013 5 Comments

If you’re keen into reading about new technologies, it’s easy to notice developments all around the world taking place by the day, if not by the hour. The renewable energy sector has been no exception – New gadgets and unique ways to harness energy are making the wildest dreams of today become the legitimate possibilities [...]

California Sets the Bar on Solar Power
Surpasses Gigawatt of Energy Generation

January 14, 2013 3 Comments

California Sets the Bar on Solar Power<br /><h4>Surpasses Gigawatt of Energy Generation</h4>

The California Solar Initiative (CSI) announced at the end of last week the State of California has officially surpassed one gigawatt, (GW) or 1,000 megawatts (MW) of energy generation during the month of December. In all, they were able to install 1,066 MW by the end of 2012. Even though the panels don’t produce as [...]

Wind Energy Granted Reprieve with Fiscal Cliff Agreement

January 3, 2013 3 Comments

If you listened really closely this morning, I swear you could hear the collective sigh of relief from over 37,000 homes throughout the country when the new fiscal cliff extensions were announced. That number directly represents manufacturing jobs across 500 factories that the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) predicts will be saved by extending the [...]

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