Reuters reports that global renewable energy deals reached a record high in 2011, rising 40 percent from previous years to $53.5 billion worldwide. In the past, hydropower has accounted for the majority of renewable energy investments, but for the first time, wind, solar, and energy efficiency were the...

The Department of Defense is actively looking for ways to decrease its massive dependance on fossil fuels both here in the U.S. and in overseas operations, and it’s asking for help in devising the best course of action. A series of forums began on January 25th, lead by the Advanced Energy Economy...

Experts studying Colorado warn that the state may reach a “plateau” in its quest for renewable energy, particularly of the solar variety. After a decade of legislative measures ramping up clean energy production to a 30 percent requirement by 2020, the state has also encouraged energy companies...

A new solar product from a company called PowerFilm will make its debut in February: a military-grade snap-on solar panel systems, compatible with both golf carts and electric cars. Electric vehicle manufacturer E-Z-GO partnered with PowerFilm to create the snap-on solar panel, which has been designed...

Last week, the Navy broke ground on what will be the largest solar installation in that branch of the military. Located at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in the Mojave Desert, the solar project will produce 13.8 megawatts of power and supply approximately 30 percent of the station’s energy...