Green Power Express Electricity Superhighway Project in Development
In order to satisfy energy needs for people in the Upper Midwest of US, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a green energy project. The green power superhighway(around 3,000 miles) will deliver energy to consumers in and around Chicago, Minneapolis and other load centers.
Complex Algae-Powered Energy System Made by a 15-Year Old
This years scholarship prize of $20,000 of Invent Your World Challenge went to a 15 year old fellow from Texas called Javier Fernández-Han, who proved us all that renewable energy is the way we should direct our creativity upon.
Thinergy Micro Energy Cells – Harvesting The Smallest Power Sources
Infinite Power Solutions want to revolutionize the way we use batteries in our gadgets and also make a profit off it, so they invented a different kind of thin film rechargeable batteries.
Super-Efficient Vertical Wind Turbines for Home Use
A Taiwanese company called Hi Energy Technology has brought onto market a new design of a vertical wind turbine which they intend to sell for home use.
Carbonized Chicken Feathers Better Than Carbon Nanotubes at Storing Hydrogen
Delaware University scientists have found that not only the latest hi-tech nanotubes or metal composites can store hydrogen effectively, but also a substance that's been around for millions of years, naturally: carbonized keratin.
Italian Researchers Inventing New Type of Solar Concentrator
Roberto de Luca and Aniello Fedullo from the University Salerno of Italy invented a new solar concentrating device they say is inspired by the Ear of Dionysus. According to the legends, Doinysus's ear had an elliptical cave so he could hear even the weakest whispers of a prisoner in one of the cave's foci.
Highly-Integrated Organic Photovoltaic Modules Developed by Mitsubishi
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tokki Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), have created a new highly-integrated organic photovoltaic module.
63% Efficient Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Developed by NGK
Highly efficient hydrogen fuel cells are wanted due to the high price the existing ones have so far. So, being efficient means less money spent on them, and more market share for hydrogen. SOFCs (solid oxide fuel cell) are a type of hydrogen fuel cell that use solid (not liquid) electrolyte to do their job, while being much more efficient.
Remarkable Lifetime Results for EV Batteries
Scientists from Southern California Edison (SCE) have developed an tested for two and a half years a lithium-ion battery sub-pack with very encouraging results. The battery tested survived 180,000miles with no significant deterioration.
SkySail Offers Big Boats Up to 30% Reduction in Fuel Consumption
Cargo boats are among the most polluting things on Earth after cars. Most of them have no emission control and do not obey regulations put in place only a few years ago. Because their value is huge and their profits are enormous, only unobtrusive green thinking can change the way they travel and pollute the air.
