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Renewable Energy at Work in War Zones Renewable Energy at Work in War Zones
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Lt. Col. Brian Stevens of the Texas Army National Guard Stevens leads a group of 66 soldiers determined to bring renewable energy to rural Afghanistan.
Nearly 30 Years of Renewable Energy Training with the SEI Nearly 30 Years of Renewable Energy Training with the SEI
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor John Weis discusses the past, present and future of renewable energy education and the Solar Energy Institute.
Energy Storage Makes Quantum Leap Energy Storage Makes Quantum Leap
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Research has expanded from lead-acid batteries to new technologies, including flow, flywheel and lithium-ion battery studies.
How to Spark Development in the Solar Market How to Spark Development in the Solar Market
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Three industry analysts weigh in on how the U.S. government can drive development in the solar marketplace forward.
NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South Pole NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South Pole
By Joe Verrengia, NREL NREL researchers are experimenting with adding wind and photovoltaic solar energy systems at the Amundsen-Scott Research Station at the South Pole.
Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Wind energy company Vindby, discusses how it was able to address difficult government regulations with digital prototyping.
Are Renewable Energy Companies Living up to their Name? Are Renewable Energy Companies Living up to their Name?
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor James Cartledge discusses how a poorly enforced renewable energy program can lead to abuse.
Space-based Solar Collectors Could Replace Fossil Fuels Space-based Solar Collectors Could Replace Fossil Fuels
An article from ZDnet discusses the possibility of using solar collectors to beam energy from space.
Small Town Improves Fossil Fuel and Water Usage Small Town Improves Fossil Fuel and Water Usage
The town of Nipton, California has implemented a large CSP to help solve their energy needs and reduce water usage.
Finding Ways to Bring Solar Power to Home Owners Finding Ways to Bring Solar Power to Home Owners
Home owners are finding new ways to finance their solar implementations thanks to companies like SolarCity.
Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Dr. Takeuchi has spent her life working to develop better methods of energy storage.
Contestant Wins Million Dollar Prize for Solar Invention Contestant Wins Million Dollar Prize for Solar Invention
Michael Graetzel has won the Millennium Technologies Prize for his dye-sensitized solar cells.
The Aesthetics of Solar Technology The Aesthetics of Solar Technology
A discussion on how builders can improve the visual appeal of their solar installations.
A Look Back at the Vital Wind Statistics for 2009 A Look Back at the Vital Wind Statistics for 2009
By AWEA AWEA breaks down the developments in the wind industry that took place in 2009.
Solar Cells could be at Risk for Local Wildlife Solar Cells could be at Risk for Local Wildlife
A recently published article discusses the danger solar cells could be to local water insects.
Expanding Hydrogen Power Beyond the Automobile Expanding Hydrogen Power Beyond the Automobile
By Bill Scanlon, NREL In this story find out how NREL is expanding hydrogen power to include forklifts and enhance security solutions.
SOLAR 2010 Heats up Phoenix SOLAR 2010 Heats up Phoenix
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A look at what attendees can expect to see at SOLAR 2010 this week.
Battery Market Drives Green Investors Battery Market Drives Green Investors
Financial analyst Nick Hodge discusses the growing potential of the energy storage market.
Eight Ways to Store Wind Power Eight Ways to Store Wind Power
Take a look at the many possible ways to store wind energy.
How Renewable Energy Could Aid in National Security How Renewable Energy Could Aid in National Security
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Representatives from the defense industry discuss how renewable energy is rapidly becoming a major security need for the United States.
Founder Reflects in 40 Years of Earth Day Founder Reflects in 40 Years of Earth Day
By NREL Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes discusses his optimism surrounding renewable energy even after 30 years in the industry.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 2 Germany Green Building Tour Part 2
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The highlights from ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne’s trip to Germany.
Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design Hydro-Quebec Makes the Move to 3D Design
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Project lead Emmanuel Boivin-Moreau discusses how the implementation of 3D design software CATIA has helped Hydro-Quebec.
Bond Program Provides Incentives for Alternative Energy Bond Program Provides Incentives for Alternative Energy
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor The PACE Bond program enables local governments to create incentives for alternative energy projects.
The Best is Yet to Come: Upcoming Green Building Tour The Best is Yet to Come: Upcoming Green Building Tour
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Get ready to hear about how Germany’s green buildings, the policies associated, and sustainable design priorities are a good example to follow.
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Space-based Solar Collectors Could Replace Fossil Fuels
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