Renewables

The DOE cites major growth in distributed wind power as new business models and technologies draw venture capitalists back to the sector.

Average turbine capacity has increased by 170 percent. However, questions about storage linked to further wind development persist.

India will require wind farm developers to forecast the next day’s generation or else they will be penalized.

The U.S. DOE lays out the technologies that could power the next renewables boom

After years of disappointment, industry leaders and analysts see growth ahead.

Marubeni Corp. wants to revitalize the geothermal industry by tapping heat that powers volcanoes located 578 miles north of Tokyo.

New investment activity is appearing in an industry that’s often overlooked and misunderstood.

The funding is being led by nine banks to supply turbines to the 288MW North Sea wind farm.

Although a record amount of wind power was built in the U.S. last year, the market has come to a screeching halt this year.

U.S. wind power accounted for 6 percent of the nation’s total electricity generation capacity in 2012.