Germany Sees Its First Offshore Commercial Wind Farm, Baltic 1
Germany was recently at a crossing point between 2 options: going ahead with nuclear energy or turning to green resources. Fortunately, the nation learned its lesson from the Fukushima disaster and chose to go green instead, forcing authorities to take notice.
Global Geothermal Power Capacity Increased by 20% During Last Five Years
According to a new report made by Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the geothermal energy is growing rapidly worldwide. Between 2005 and 2010, the U.S. maintained its leading position in production, with the most MW installed, while Germany had the fastest growth.
Active Dual Functioning Electrolyte Boosts Capacity and Extends Life of Batteries
Scientists and engineers have been trying to improve the capacity and extend the life-span of conventional batteries ever since their initial creation. We often...
Major Earthquakes In Iran Might Have Damaged Its Nuclear Power Plant
Members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), responsible for monitoring Iran's nuclear power programme, have reported damages to the nuclear power reactor in...
Hydrogen On-Demand System Boosts Van Mileage by 94%
This man (a retired school teacher) says he applied what many others on the internet describe as "on-board hydrogen generation", with a couple of jars, some electrodes and potassium hydroxide.
London to Have World's Largest Solar Powered Bridge
Solarcentury, a solar energy company specialized in solar panels and photovoltaic systems, is one step closer to finish the construction of London's largest...
Germany Replaces Nuclear Power Plants With Wind Turbines
Apparently, Japan has opened many eyes regarding the risks of nuclear energy to the world: first China, now Germany. In the aftermath of the Japan disaster, the German government decided to reexamine the 17 nuclear reactors, while Chancellor Angela Merkel insists on doing away with the power plants quicker.
Over One Million Bangladesh Homes Powered By Solar Energy
According to a recent report made by tue World Bank, over one million homes from Bangladesh are powered by solar energy, being the fastest expansion of solar use in the world.
New Report Claims 4.2% of U.S. Electricity Coming From Solar by 2020
According to a new report made by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, solar energy can provide 4.2% of U.S. power needs by 2020. This will become reality only if the U.S continues to make investments in the energy sector and decrease solar costs.
Australian Solar Power Reaches Grid Parity in Some Places, While Production Moves to China
Others may not brag with it, but some parts of the New South Wales (NSW) in Australia can say they've achieved grid parity and...
