SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwired – November 10, 2014) – NanoFlex Power Corporation, a leading developer of advanced photovoltaic technologies and intellectual property, today announced that its research partner, the University of Michigan, has won a $1.35 million cooperative award under the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. The University of Michigan was selected…

Citing “clear and growing” human influence on the climate system, a United Nations report issued today has warned that if left unchecked, climate change will increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems. Echoing that dire warning, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that if the…

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have received a $1.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative to develop a technique that they believe will significantly improve the efficiencies of photovoltaic materials and help make solar electricity cost-competitive with other sources of energy. The work…

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have received a $1.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative to develop a technique that they believe will significantly improve the efficiencies of photovoltaic materials and help make solar electricity cost-competitive with other sources of energy. The work…

Singapore – 31 October 2014 –More than 10,000 of the energy industry’s top leaders, representing businesses, governments and international organisations, and from over 60 countries, convened at the 7th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Beginning 27 October and concluding today, this year’s theme of “Building Energy Connections” was a reflection…

Mark Group is leading the construction of the UK’s largest roof mounted solar panel array installation for Marks & Spencer at its East Midlands Distribution Centre in Castle Donington. The 24,272 solar panels, if laid end to end, would cover a distance of 39km, crossing the English Channel with ease.…

SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, announced today the closing of a $130 million USD non-recourse debt financing arrangement with CorpBanca and BBVA. The debt proceeds will be used to fund construction of a 69.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant located…

China, Brazil and South Africa show wide diversity of clean energy investment opportunities London, Washington D.C., 28 October 2014 – Developing nations represent a large and rapidly growing share of the world’s clean energy investment, according to Climatescope 2014, a landmark study released today. The results suggest renewable technologies can…

Government regulation and participation by industry players have important roles to play in increasing the use of renewables and integrating them into national energy systems, panellists said on Monday at Singapore International Energy Week 2014. Getting support from people outside the energy sector – including those in the telecommunications, water,…

European Union (EU) greenhouse gas emissions fell almost 2 % between 2012 and 2013, putting the EU very close to its 2020 reduction target, according to new analysis from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EU is also on track to meet two other targets to boost renewable energy and…