Solar electricity could rival 'traditional' power as early as 2013
Electricity generated by solar photovoltaics (PV) could cost about the same as regular grid-based electricity in some parts of Europe
Large-scale batteries can boost solar's role: Saft
Large-scale batteries have an increasing role to play in smoothing out the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy into power
How to build a better wind turbine? GE finds inspiration in MRIs
GE is using MRI — magnetic resonance imaging — technology to research ways to dramatically boost the energy-generating capabilities of wind turbines.
Home microgrid project tries out solid hydrogen energy storage
The UK’s Nottingham University plans to use a hydrogen-based system to store renewably generated energy in a residential microgrid.
Danish utility sends smart metering into the cloud
Denmark now has its first cloud-based smart metering solution, targeted at small utilities and communities that previously found such technologies
GE completes $3.2bn acquisition of French energy-tech firm
GE has completed its $3.2-billion acquisition of a power conversion and automation company whose technologies are widely used to
US banks $145m on developing cheaper, better solar energy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will send more than $145 million to dozens of projects across the country focused
KEMA picks GreenBus software for its smart-grid test lab
Energy consulting, testing and certification firm KEMA plans to use Green Energy Corporation’s GreenBus software platform to support its
2012 Tech Pioneers force a 'fresh' look at our future
Twenty-five fledgling enterprises around the globe have been singled out by the World Economic Forum as the most innovative technology
British Gas customers to get touch-screen smart-energy displays
Starting next month, British Gas will begin rolling out “stylish” touch-screen displays designed to help its customers see how much
