Despite Low Oil Prices, Renewables Attract Record $329 Billion in 2015

Despite bargain basement prices for oil and natural gas, renewable energies like solar and wind raked in a record $329.3 billion of investment last year. Clean energy investment surged in 2015 in China, Africa, the US, Latin America and India, driving the world total up 4% from 2014 and beating the previous record, set in […]

By Jeanne Goddard

16 January 37 Views

In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years

The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 November 38 Views

There Was So Much Wind in Germany Last Week, Consumers Were Given Free Energy

Wind output in Germany reportedly reached 39,409 megawatts – that is the equivalent of about 40 nuclear reactors.

By Tiffani Spengler

03 November 33 Views

LEGO Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Early

$1 billion later, and our favorite toy company has fulfilled its sustainability goal much earlier than anticipated.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 May 40 Views

Scotland Blows World Away With Wind Power Equal to 118% of Nation's Electricity Needs

Wind turbines generated enough electricity to power all 3 million of Scotland's households for six days.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 July 37 Views

Tesla's Giant Record-Breaking Battery Shows Stunning Success By Saving Consumers Millions

In just four months, Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery has proven to be a faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly backup for the South Australian grid.

By Tiffani Spengler

14 May 46 Views

Portugal Generated Enough Renewable Energy to Power the Country for an Entire Month

The record-breaking month equates to about 1.8 million tons of CO2 that were prevented from entering the atmosphere.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 April 32 Views

Woman's Ingenious Invention Generates Electricity Using Wind From Trains, Subways

A pilot series of the Moya Power textiles have already been installed along the Crossrails in London.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 February 34 Views

Tiny Wind Turbine That Generates Power From Your Apartment Balcony Wins Dyson Award

The simple little turbine could revolutionize the way that people around the world can generate clean energy in urban environments.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 September 35 Views

Sweden to Reach Its 2030 Renewable Energy Goal This Year!

Thanks to a surge in wind power, the Nordic country is over a decade ahead of schedule for its renewable energy targets.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 July 36 Views

For First Time Ever, Renewables Overtake Coal As #1 Energy Source in 'Europe's Biggest Economy'

After a notable increase in production from 2017, renewable energy produced 40% of the nation's power in 2018.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 January 34 Views

U.S. Just Finalized the Largest Offshore Wind Sale in the Nation's History

The $405.1 million deal is the latest example of America's growing enthusiasm for wind energy.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 December 38 Views

For the First Time Ever, Developing Countries Added More Clean Power Capacity Than Fossil Fuel

Additionally, developing nations are building more clean energy capacity than wealthier nations.

By Tiffani Spengler

29 November 29 Views

$3 Million Fund to Aid Renewables in Canada

A new $3M fund being touted as the first of its kind in Canada will be launched tomorrow to support the development of small community-based renewable energy projects.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 September 38 Views

Wind Power Helping to Keep Lights on in Japan

Good news in post-earthquake Japan: All the wind turbines survived the quake and offered stability to the electrical grid during the crisis. Even the offshore turbines in the vicinity of the earthquake epicenter survived. In some regions of Japan, this has saved the day, as power utilities struggle.

By Madison Masters

03 May 38 Views