Rising energy prices are making going solar more attractive than ever as an increasing number of people are discovering that converting sunshine into electricity providesa clean, renewable energy source.Maryland as a whole has embraced the use of “active” solar power. “Since 2006, the amount of solar energy generated in Maryland has grown by an astounding 15,000 percent, from 100 kilowatts to .. more …
Last week’s announcement that Michigan has attracted its first large wind-turbine assembly plant provides a much-needed lift for the state’s fledgling alternative energy industry.This year, Michigan companies eager to make wind-turbine parts, solar panels and ethanol have encountered a number of headwinds, ranging from poor market conditions and unwilling lenders to Washington’s failure to .. more …
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By Dennis Posadas The solar power industry these days is a mix of large and small companies pushing their own technologies. The playing field is still wide open for competing solar panel technologies. Eventually, the market will decide which ones will be left standing and which ones will eat the dust.With all this competition, are there still opportunities for developing countries like the .. more …
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KALISPELL- Employment in the Flathead Valley could soon be coming in the form of alternative energy jobs, which was the topic of a forum held at Flathead Valley Community College.The group Repowering the Flathead sponsored the meeting to talk about alternate forms of energy such as battery, biofuel, and algae uses that could help revitalize the local economy. Three local energy-start ups are .. more …
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