DOE loan curse: First Solar latest to face funding delay 
Submitted by Adam Lesser, Friday, February 10, 2012
The DOE is getting very feisty and has now put First Solar’s loan guarantee on hold for its Mojave Desert project, pending a permit approval. With the election just 9 months away, I’m guessing the DOE is praying to get through this year without another disaster. Read more on external site »
Alliant seeks renewable energy unit buyer, lowers forecast
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Friday, February 10, 2012
Multi-billion dollar Alliant Energy Corp is putting RMT, a renewable energy developer, up for sale. RMT has had widening losses over the past few years. Read more on external site »
A123 declines on concern that battery sales to Fisker may stall
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Friday, February 10, 2012
A123 Systems got hammered yesterday, falling 18 percent. Concerns over Fisker’s viability (A123 supplies batteries for Fisker) are creating problems for the battery maker. Read more on external site »
3 key differences between Tesla and Fisker
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Thursday, February 9, 2012
A look at why Tesla is succeeding while Fisker struggles. Read more on external site »
Data center providers say demand is still strong
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Thursday, February 9, 2012
The data center real estate boom continues. Read more on external site »
Hydrokinetic power: the next wave in renewable energy?
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hydrokinetic power (tidal power) kicks off in New York’s East River. Apparently no fish were killed in the making of this energy. Though I’m not sure how many fish can really live in the East River, anyway. Read more on external site »
NRC sets for vote on expanding Plant Vogtle
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Thursday, February 9, 2012
Remember the largest DOE loan guarantee recipient, a nuclear plant in Georgia? Well, on Thursday we find out if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will approve the first nuclear reactor in over 30 years. Read more on external site »
Solar power to pay Nevada City’s debt, government costs for decades
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A Nevada town is using solar to generate revenue for the city. Read more on external site »
Tech startups facing unexpected challenge: gov’t regulations
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Regulators have the potential to create headaches for startups from Zipcar to Roomorama.com. Read more on external site »
New solar cell could boost efficiency by 25 percent
- Submitted by Adam Lesser, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A lab at Cambridge University says it has a prototype of a solar cell that is 44 percent efficient in conversion of light to electricity. Far from commercialization, but a solar breakthrough would disrupt the whole utility market. Read more on external site »
