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/
Shell Abandons 800 Billion Barrel Deposit, Beaten by the Regions Geology
The belief that technology can always overcome natural limits just took a big hit this week when Royal Dutch Shell PLC decided to shut down its pilot oil shale project in western […]
U.S. expected to be largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2013
The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that the United States will be the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2013, surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia. For the United […]
Rig count shows negative global trade dynamics for crude tankers
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 […]
Xcel Energy Buying Utility-Scale Solar at Prices Competitive With Natural Gas
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 […]
The NEM Battle Rages On: Who Pays for the Electrical Grid?
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 […]
Could Solar Heating and Cooling Ever Catch Up With PV and Natural Gas?
“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 […]
Tesla v. ICE-age Cars: Which Would You Rather Maintain?
Compared to your average IC engine automobile, the drivetrain on the Tesla Model S requires little if any maintenance. via EVWorldwire http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?rssid=31388
Lithium Battery Prices May Drop, But Electric Car Prices Likely to be Slow to Follow
Hodgson Russ and Aaron Saykin consider the impact of falling lithium-ion battery costs as they are likely to impact electric car prices. via EVWorldwire http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?rssid=31389
Coal Use Falling, Proof of Progress to Low-Carbon Future
Although it is easy to get caught up in the vastness of the volume of fossil fuels we continue to consume, we are increasingly being presented with positives as we move – […]
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