Apparently, the Sun Does Revolve Around the Marine Corps

One thing the war in Afghanistan has taught the Pentagon: even the lightest of U.S. forces -- that would be the Marine Corps – relies too much on fuel to keep...

2013: A Cloudy Forecast for Renewable Energy, With a Silver Lining

Wind and solar power had a great 2012, but they face major challenges in the new year.

India Looks to Solar Electricity to Power Remote Villages

Meerwada has long hewed to the sun’s schedule. The village of 400 in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state lies 43 miles from the nearest town, and until last...

Imagine No Electricity Bills: The Rise of ‘Net-Zero’ Homes

If done properly, a smartly built green home featuring solar power, energy-efficient appliances, and proper insulation can result in the owner facing monthly...

Solar Eclipsed

It seems like boom times for U.S. solar. With demand skyrocketing, about $11 billion worth of solar power is set to be installed this year, and more than five...

Bright Days: How India Is Reinventing Solar

In 2009, when policymakers in New Delhi set a goal to produce 20,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2020, few gave India more than a slim chance. The world’s...

The Coming U.S.-China Solar War

It's been a schizophrenic time for the U.S. solar industry. On the one hand, around $11 billion worth of solar power is set to be installed in 2012, with more...

The China-U.S. Solar War Heats Up

You might remember that a few weeks ago the U.S. Commerce Department opened up an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by Chinese solar...

How an Artificial Leaf Could Boost Solar Power

Nature is amazing. Take the humble leaf—it's capable of absorbing the sunlight and converting it into the chemical energy that fuels the growth of plants...

Cloudy Days for Solar—But the Sun Hasn't Quite Set

In some ways, the days are bright right now for solar power. The average price of solar modules has fallen 30% this year, continuing a steep reduction from the...