The Daily Sprout

Crude close to $78: “Prices have risen more than 20% in the past two months” — Wall Street Journal.

Solar cell record: Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed hardware that can convert 42.8 percent of light that hits it into electricity — CNET.

Chat with Capricorn co-founder: Capricorn Investment Group partner Ion Yadigaroglu talks about its electric car investments — Green Wombat.

Cellulosic beef: A look at where cellulosic ethanol is headed — Seeking Alpha.

Solar calculators: How much is it to get solar at home? Maybe these web based solar calculators can help you out — Get With Green.