Do Gigantic Alien Solar Power Stations Exist? Scientists Look For Them!
Historically, the quest to find alien life by organizations such as Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has involved painstakingly combing through radio signals. But...
NREL’s New Hi-Tech Software to Improve Wind Farm Performance
It is fascinating to see wind turbines carefully planted in an array on a refreshing landscape and running along with strong winds in a...
Wind Turbine Innovator Inspires Community Involvement
On October 25, Kean Stimm of Kean Wind Turbines, Inc. announced his self-proclaimed engineering breakthrough to the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce and Springville-Griffith...
Geothermal Power a Possible Solution for Japan’s Energy Crisis
While unquestionably tragic, the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011 has Japan reconsidering previously feared forms of renewable energy....
STEM Batteries and Software – Hybrid Buildings are Here
Office buildings are power hungry, with lighting, computers, air conditioning systems, and other technology. Upgrades to lighting, windows, and insulation, as well as changing...
Startup LightSail Energy Plans to Innovate Compressed Air Energy Storage
In the ongoing quest to green the grid, the startup LightSail Energy, in conjunction with Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, and Khosla Ventures, has raised...
Hydrogen-Producing Enzyme Allows for Efficient Green Energy Storage
The environment of the catalytic site acts as a reservoir within a hydrogen-producing enzyme, making the production of hydrogen for renewable energy much more...
Energy-Starved Japan Kicks Off Campaign to Battle Shortage
Japan implores citizens to band together to combat the national energy shortage.
On Thursday, Japan debuted its ‘warmbiz’ energy-saving campaign, encouraging people to take energy...
US Military Turning to Renewable Energy Sources
Switching to green energy is becoming even more popular, as the Department of Defence announced their plans to fulfil 25% of the energy needs of the Pentagon using...
Crushed Porous Silicon Anode Batteries Overcome Classic Limitations
Researchers from Rice University, led by Lisa Biswali, have developed a cost-effective silicon anode (negative electrode) for rechargeable batteries that easily attains 600 charge-discharge...
