Pennsylvania’s Mehoopany Wind Farm Becomes Fully Operational
Sempra US Gas and Power in collaboration with BP Wind Energy revealed early this year that the Mehoopany Wind Farm, a $250 million wind...
Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, Report Says
For many proponents of keeping the status quo, that is, sticking with fossil fuels for our energy needs, a common claim will be, “Fossil...
Delaware Solar Fuel Generator Advances One Step Further
A few quick notes about hydrogen. As an element, it is the simplest, lightest, and most abundant on this planet that we call home....
Nano-Antennae Promise 70% Solar Efficiency
Modern photovoltaic solar panels are not very efficient converting solar energy into electricity. They need to convert solar energy, which is inherently alternating current...
How Many Billions France Would Lose in Case of a Nuclear Accident
France's own nuclear safety institute (IRSN) has published a study in which they assess the financial losses in case of a nuclear power plant...
Heilbronn House, a Sustainable Geothermal Home on the Edge of a German Forest
Heilbronn House is a three story home designed by KM Architektur which boasts sustainable features such as a passive solar design, solar water heating...
Switzerland Building Floating Labs Powered by Solar Energy
Viteos SA, a Swiss energy company, in conjunction with project development company Nolaris are planning construction of three floating laboratories on the Lake Neuchâtel,...
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Toyota Recycles Hybrid Batteries for Micro-Grid Applications
The power grid, for the most part, wasn't designed with too many fail-safes, and the aging infrastructure shows this weakness every time there is...
Technology Helping Wind Turbines Overtake Fossil Fuels for Energy
Although wind turbines do not appear to have changed much over the years, the technology behind them has gotten considerably more sophisticated. This has...
Organic Thermoelectric Conversion Material to Be Used in Human Health Monitoring Devices
Using an organic polymer, Fujifilm Corp developed an organic thermoelectric conversion material and claims the material demonstrates the highest thermoelectric conversion efficiency in the...
