A UPM bio-refinery will begin production this year with hopes of producing 100,000 tonnes of wood-based BioVerno biodiesel annually. Opening this year in Lappeenranta, Finland with a staff of around 200, it is the world’s first commercial scale…
When it comes to viable renewable energy sources, we’re all probably well aware of wind power, solar panels, and hydroelectricity, but there’s another option, and one that could potentially replace our dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The energy available from ocean currents has a big advantage over solar and wind power, in that these currents are consistently reliable, and don’t have down periods, such as can happen when the winds are calm and the sun is down. This…
If you’re curious about getting a solar power system installed on your home or business, one of the first steps that you’ll want to take is to have a free solar site evaluation done. This will give you a good idea about the potential for a solar photovoltaic (PV) array at your location, as well as answer any of the questions you might have about the cost of solar and the generating capacity you can expect from your installation. Having…
Originally published Grid Freedom. Electrical contractor Dan Sullivan felt the temptation of expanding into the solar market in early 2002. Seeing it as a way to diversify and significantly expand his business, the San Diego based Sullivan answered…
From sci-fi to drama and adventure, movies capture our attention and spur imagination like no other medium. In recent years, as the solar industry has grabbed our attention with increasing efficiency and every-lowering prices, the movie industry has also taken notice of this opportune resource. Not only are we seeing more and more solar power on our homes and businesses, but we are also seeing more movies and film companies incorporate solar into their industry. Being somewhat of a…
A few months ago, I retold the story of being (tangentially) involved in the development of an online solar calculator for consumers. We never quite got there, so I’m always impressed when I find a tool like this online: I know it takes a lot of work…
Last week, we covered the launch of a new crowdfunding platform, Clean Reach, which is working to advance the ocean energy industry by enabling more targeted access to funding for this clean energy movement. As a follow-up to that post, we got a chance to ask some questions of Clean Reach’s founder and CEO Stephanie Thornton about the future of ocean energy and the role that Clean Reach is taking. Q: What do you personally see as the biggest opportunity…
EnergySage this week launched a new “Instant Solar Estimate” tool. It’s wicked awesome! Definitely the coolest I’ve, and also the quickest. Of course, the tool doesn’t require much personal information, which might sometimes result in a less…
The growing interest in solar energy in the US is making a lot of us curious about the significance of the solar industry, in terms of both the economy and the environment, as well as how solar power can be applied to our personal and business energy demands. Today at 1 pm ET, the US Department of Energy is hosting a live Twitter Q&A to focus on solar energy, and you’re invited. “To join the conversation, submit your questions in…
