Ag Will Have a Role in Growing Alt Energy
Source: Domestic Fuel  (4/18/11)
"Ag could play a prominent role in U.S. energy production over the next 20 years." More >

Green Architecture Builds Momentum
Source: Philly Burbs, Theresa Hegel  (4/18/11)
"The green market represented 28%–35% of nonresidential construction in 2010." More >

California Gov to Sign Renewable Energy Bill
Source: Associated Press  (4/12/11)
"Brown plans to sign legislation Tuesday that would require California utilities to get one-third of their power from renewable sources, giving the state the most aggressive U.S. alternative-energy mandate." More >

Why Google Is Investing $168M in a Giant Solar Farm
Source: Today, Ariel Schwartz  (4/11/11)
"Every indication is that by 2013, the solar industry will be booming. The only thing that can stop Google now? Turtles." More >

DOE Announces $113M in Solar Funding
Source: Reuters  (4/6/11)
"Grants will support development of advanced solar photovoltaic-related manufacturing at consortiums in California, New York and Florida." More >

Rick Rule: Silver Linings
Source: The Energy Report  (3/24/11)
If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors—at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. More >

German Investors Look to Renewables for Returns
Source: Structured Products, Magda Ali  (3/23/11)
"Royal Bank of Scotland sees demand revival in demand for structures and indexes linked to solar and renewable energy." More >

First Ever Hybrid Solar Plant Opens in Florida
Source: Solar News  (3/21/11)
"Florida puts its reputation as the Sunshine State to good use." More >

Japan Nuclear Crisis Mixed Message for Renewables
Source: AFP, Marlowe Hood and Anthony Lucas  (3/14/11)
"Crisis to fuel interest in renewables but sharpen coal, oil and gas demand." More >

Marine Corps Builds Huge Solar Station on Landfill
Source: Cooler Planet, Nate Lew  (3/14/11)
"System to save U.S. Navy $336,000 per year." More >

John McIlveen: Alt Energy Is Still at Value Levels
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/22/11)
Jacob Securities Research Director John McIlveen was one of the first analysts in North America to specialize in renewable energy stocks. He believes these industries—particularly geothermal, solar and wind—may present unusual publicly traded opportunities for investors seeking diversification and significant capital appreciation. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John shares several ideas to round out growth-oriented portfolios. More >

IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa
Source: Reve  (2/16/11)
"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe." More >

Abu Dhabi Planning Solar Energy-Generating Pyramids
Source: Construction Week Online, Elizabeth Broomhall  (2/10/11)
"Project aims to harness energy, attract tourism with award-winning structures that double as sundials, lunar calendars." More >

DOE Launches Solar Power Initiative
Source: Sustainable Business  (2/7/11)
"Initiative aims for 75% reduction in photovoltaic solar energy systems costs." More >

Should Solar Stocks Trade on Rising Oil?
Source: The Street, Eric Rosenbaum  (2/2/11)
"The facts don't support the rhetoric, but the rhetoric may support trading action." More >

Obama to Eliminate Oil Subsidies; Sets 80% Clean Energy Target
Source: Energy Matters  (1/26/11)
"Obama dubs clean energy development 'the Apollo Projects of our time.'" More >

NASA Launches First-Ever Solar Sail
Source: TMC Net  (1/26/11)
"Spacecrafts no longer require heavy fuel for inter-star excursions." More >

Germany Trims Solar Subsidies
Source: Associated Press  (1/24/11)
"High demand has driven down costs, making it possible to move up planned subsidy cuts without curbing the sector's growth." More >

New Reactor Harnesses Sun's Energy like Plants
Source: Fox News  (1/20/11)
"Ceria-fueled reactor mimics photosynthesis in plants." More >

U.S. Seals Energy Deals as Hu Arrives for Visit
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Bob Davis and Tenille Tracy  (1/19/11)
"Both sides have been sparring over clean-energy development." More >

U.S. and China Clash on Energy
Source: Associated Press, Joe McDonald  (1/17/11)
"The envisioned energy partnership between the two nations has largely evaporated." More >

Weekly Clean Energy Roundup
Source: Sustainable Business  (1/12/11)
"From car shows to wind farms, clean energy makes strides." More >

Edward Guinness: A Portfolio Approach to Alternative Energy
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (1/11/11)
Edward Guinness, comanager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, says countries will use a portfolio mix of resources to meet their power needs. Investors in the alternative energy sector are advised to take the same approach to investing in the sector. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Edward tackles the skepticism about climate change, cost, volatility and liquidity and offers advice for skittish first-time investors in the sector. More >

Solar Cell Production Equip. to Grow 34% in 2011
Source: Seeking Alpha, Robert Castellano  (12/29/10)
"Massive increase in solar production in 2010 as sales rose over 100%." More >

Edward Guinness: Solar-Powered "10-Baggers"
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (9/23/10)
Edward Guinness, co-manager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, says the best opportunities in the alternative energy space involve solar power. "We are unusually positive on the solar sector," Edward says, noting that power produced from solar sources will double in 2010. Edward divulges some solar-powered "9- or 10-baggers" in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >