More than half new power in U.S., EU is green: study

LONDON (Reuters) – More than half of all new electricity capacity added in the United States and Europe last year was from renewable power such as wind and solar, a body backed by the International Energy Agency and the UN reported. . . . → Read More: More than half new power in U.S., EU is green: study

Solar Lamp Post Sale

Just dropping a quick note to let you know about a new sale at DaylightGifts.com on all solar lamp posts. Visit DaylightGifts.com for instant savings (no coupon necessary) on solar lamp posts and the replacement solar lights too, ends August 15th. . . . → Read More: Solar Lamp Post Sale

BP prepares to test new cap on well

HOUSTON (Reuters) – BP Plc prepared on Tuesday to test a new cap on its runaway well in an effort to arrest the flow of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for the last 12 weeks. . . . → Read More: BP prepares to test new cap on well

GE in $200 million push for new smart grid technology

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Electric Co and a group of four venture capital firms said on Tuesday they were putting up $200 million to spark development of new technologies in smart grid electrical systems. . . . → Read More: GE in $200 million push for new smart grid technology

BP boss in MidEast talks while more progress on relief well

ABU DHABI/HOUSTON (Reuters) – BP boss Tony Hayward met officials from an Abu Dhabi state investment fund on Wednesday, the latest stop on a global quest for money to ward off takeovers and help pay the huge costs of the worst oil spill in U.S. history…. . . . → Read More: BP boss in MidEast talks while more progress on relief well

Solar-power plane heads into first night flight

PAYERNE, Switzerland, July 7 (Reuters) – A solar-powered aircraft designed to fly round the clock without traditional aviation fuel or polluting emissions headed on Wednesday into its crucial first night flight. . . . → Read More: Solar-power plane heads into first night flight