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PG&E to Build Space-Based Solar Power Plant by 2016
A space-based solar electricity program could soon power the Californians' homes. The project belongs to the state's biggest energy company, PG&E, and it aims to generate 200 megawatts in the next 15 years.
Babcock Ranch: Florida's First Fully Solar Powered City
The world's largest solar plant will be built in Florida. The construction will begin in June of the next year. The entire project will cost approximately two billion dollars.
Fast Charging Hydrogen Storage Thanks to Potassium
As I have said it many times before, inventions in the field of hydrogen storage are most desired, because hydrogen can be created easily from solar power, and offers nothing but water at the other end of the equation.
Very Efficient and Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Most of us still use today the traditional incandescent light bulbs to light our homes. But as the traditional light bulbs have a high energy consumption, most turn nowadays to compact fluorescent light bulbs(CFLs).
High Efficiency/Low Temperature Geothermal System Implemented in Utah
Geothermal energy is considered to be the ultimate energy source in terms of reliability. Since it doesn't depend on day or night, or other external factor, it is practically undisturbable and has a huge potential.
DIY: Home Built Steam Powered iPod Charger
What can you do with a steam powered engine, a LEGO toy kit, some wood sticks and a USB cable?
Nanotube-Based Solar Powered Boat Built by Berkeley Researchers
There have already been successful experiments involving solar powered boats, and there have already been people sailing them in the last ten years. Still, all of them have something in common: they use photovoltaic cells as an intermediate between the sunlight the mechanical work.
Solar Cooking "Kyoto Box" Reduces Pollution and Deforestation
Jon Boehmer, a Norwegian based in Kenya, developed a solar powered cooker that can reduce greenhouse gases at a large scale. The cardbox named the "Kyoto Box", costs 5 Euro($ 6,60) to make, and is designed for the usage of 3 billion people that use firewood as a heating source for cooking.
Samsung's 1800W Methanol Fuel Cell Released for Army Use
It seems natural that military applications take over the new technology. It seems natural that people use their best to defeat others, instead of helping their civilians.
Pedal-Powered Blender: Saving The World One Carrot at a Time
After so much seriousness, let's try and take a look at something else, a new invention that will surely change the way we live, think, and act during our irresponsible ride to the grocery store.
