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Federal Government Devotes $24 Million to Biomass Research and Development

While solar power comes from sunlight and wind power comes from wind, biomass is a fascinating alternative energy because it can come from so many different sources – and the federal government is...

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Part I of Q & A With OPX Biotechnologies' CEO Charles Eggert: "On the Cutting...

In this first part of my three part interview with OPX Biotechnology’s President and CEO Charles Eggert, he discusses his background, this history and mission of OPX and the company’s efficiency...

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2010 American Solar Challenge Road Race Underway

The 2010 American Solar Challenge (ASC2010) is officially underway!read more

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Michigan Wins the American Solar Challenge Car Race

The cars in the 1,200 mile long American Solar Challenge probably won’t be found in a showroom any time soon. But, they do serve the purpose of helping college students learn about solar energy – and...

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The American Solar Challenge 2010 in Pictures

Last month, teams of college students raced their solar-powered cars though four states in the Midwest. Students from all over the world designed, built and drove solar-powered cars in the...

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Has VG Energy Stumbled on the Elusive Algae “Lipid Trigger”?

Algae derived biofuel is a potential game-changer, but most players are years away from competing with conventional fuel on price. Viral Genetics [VRAL] and their subsidiary VG Energy believe they may...

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Algal Fuel: VG Energy Study Shows Price Parity Possible with Conventional Oil

Proprietary technology owned by VG Energy could create algal biofuel at costs competitive with current prices for conventional crude according to a report released by the company this week.read more

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VG Energy to Start Algae Biofuel Production Trials

VG Energy is moving into production trials of its algae biofuel technology that may be the elusive metabolic lipid trigger to increase algal oil production.read more

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NREL Partners Bringing Technology to the Marketplace

Image courtesy MITA lot of the newest energy-saving or energy delivery products might not be available to businesses and consumers today if not for entities like the National Renewable Energy...

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DOE Awards More than $150M for Biofuels, EV Motors, other ARPA-E Projects

Image courtesy CinciTDI.comThe U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, has awarded $156 million in funding for cutting-edge energy technology projects running the gamut from innovative plant-based fuels to...

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