Why is the Mafia investing in renewable energy?

The assets seized included 43 wind and solar energy companies, along with 66 bank accounts linked to mafiosa Vito Nicastri—also now known as the “Lord of the Wind”. This came as a surprise only to those who haven't been following the renewable energy

Solar Ypsilanti Coalition: 1000 solar roofs by 2020 goal could have economic

Milford resident John Carter, civil engineer with Power Panel, Inc. explained how the solar panel installation works on top of the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti at 720 Norris Street. The panels provide hot water in addition to electricity for the building.

Solar-Powered LED Beacon is capable of 24/7 operation.

Larson Electronics announced the addition of their new solar powered SLEDB-5-M LED beacon. Incorporating a small solar panel, rechargeable batteries and a choice of permanent and magnetic mounts, this compact beacon is ideal as a warning light or

Funding Builds Upon Unprecedented Development of Solar Power in New York

“The NY-Sun initiative is proving to be a driving force in making New York a national leader in the deployment of solar energy,” said Governor Cuomo. “These efforts to reduce installation costs and streamline PV permitting processes, together with our

All about home: Resident benefits from solar panels

Indeed the falling costs of solar panels and advantages they offer to those looking to save on their utility bill has caused the panels to be a more common sight these days. One area resident has been well ahead of this national trend, installing solar

Solar energy to propel plane across the US

The Solar Impulse is among the first of its kind: A plane that uses the power of the sun rather than relying on fossil-fuels or other forms of clean energy. While it may not be the first plane to make use of solar energy, it is the first to

Solar power won't pay off energy debt from fossil fuels until 2020

Solar power won't pay off energy debt from fossil fuels until 2020. SOLAR panels across the globe won't pay off their energy debt from fossil fuels until 2020, according to a study from Stanford University. By: Dion Dassanayake. Published: Thu, April 4