Is geothermal energy destined to be a niche player as solar and wind gain big-time status in the United States? Leaders in the industry, meeting in Las Vegas this week, rejected that notion, but […]

This week we are watching with great interest what will be a reshuffling of US shale assets that paints an interesting picture of the emerging playing field. Anglo-Dutch supergiant Shell is planning […]

Rising solar and falling demand continue to play havoc with fossil fuel generators. A notice about the withdrawal of 1,000MW of capacity has sparked market talk that the Wallerawang power station may […]

A young startup is building a business around installing solar panels and batteries. Innovation in the energy industry isn’t just about new technologies, it’s about new business models, too. via Cleantech http://gigaom.com/2013/10/04/meet-solar-grid-storage-a-startup-mixing-batteries-and-solar/

US rotatory rig count: The forefront of future oil production The US Crude Oil Rotary Rig Count is a valuable indicator that shows how much drilling activity is occurring in… via Market […]

Is utility-scale solar close to crossing a pivotal price threshold? Utility Xcel Energy last month submitted a proposal to Colorado regulators that identifies 170 megawatts of solar and 450 megawatts of wind […]

If you are a customer with solar on your rooftop, maybe you don’t sit around mulling the AC waveform quality on the distribution grid that connects to your home or business.  But […]

“Why even consider using electrons to heat water when there is so much more demand for them in traditional electricity generation and in electric transport?” asked Heliodyne CEO Ole Pilgaard, Chair of […]