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Consumers are enjoying that new car smell again

Welcome to the Wednesday morning Trail Mix. Think you've got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Try this quick quiz. Don't mention the environment at the Democratic convention. Robots are useful for...

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$12M partnership announced between UAlbany NanoCollege and Singulus Technologies

Welcome to the Afternoon Trail Mix from the Innovation Trail team. Innovation goes hand-in-hand with geography according to data from the U.S. Patent Office. The National Research Council of the...

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Buffalo foundation says solar is no-brainer for rebuilding Haiti

This weekend marked the third anniversary of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the nation of Haiti. Three years on and the recovery process still has a long way to go, but one organization in...

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Report says state’s energy could be almost 100% renewable by 2030

A recent study outlines a scenario that would see New York State’s energy infrastructure based on close to 100% all-renewable sources by year 2030.

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Copper ink could cut cost of solar systems

The commercialization of a new industrial process in upstate New York could lead to cheaper, greener solar systems. Nanotech company Intrinsiq Materials has been awarded $887,000 by the New York State...

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SUNY Cortland flips the switch on 3,600 solar panels

SUNY Cortland has flipped the switch on a solar panel field that will supply six percent of the college’s electricity needs. The 3,600 solar panels are tucked off to the side of the college’s athletic...

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Is photovoltaic solar becoming more viable?

Is solar power a viable energy source -- right now? How much does it cost to fit your house, or your workplace? How soon could it replace fossil fuels, if ever? We look at the business side, the policy...

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WATCH: Solar company makes ambitious claims for new silver-free cell

In a move expected to drive down costs to the industry, Natcore Technology says it has developed a way to swap silver for aluminum in its solar cells. Silver is a highly conductive metal, and that...

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What does net metering decision in Pennsylvania mean for solar business ?

It's called "net metering." That's when homeowners who put solar panels on their rooftops can sell extra energy they don't use back to utilities. It’s considered a huge selling point for new solar...

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