Published at: www.pvworld.com
May 22, 2009
Landfill gas provides backup energy source (storage) for solar thermal plants. Opportunities for technology competition. Utility-scale project underway in Phoenix.
A Marriage of Two Green Energies
May 20, 2009
The idea of combining photovoltaic and landfill gas generating technologies have been around for a while. Declining PV costs, new small-scale LFG generating technology, a need for clean peak power and supportive regulations will enable this important niche market to grow to thousands of MW's.
U.S. venture capital status in clean energy
May 20, 2009
Clean energy technology venture capital levels plunged 63 percent in the first quarter of this year, indicating that the global recession has tightened its grip on this industry as well, according to a recent report by market research firm Ernst & Young LLP.