Ecodrain Recovers Heat From Your Hot Showers
People seem to be finding all sorts of treasures in the bathroom these days. OK, maybe not find them as such, but create them,...
Nuclear Power Stations Could be Converted to Generate Wind Power
It may look like a nuclear cooling tower, but this ingenious wind power device uses the power of the sun to generate its own...
SolarCity Acquires Silevo, Plans One of Largest Solar Panel Factories in the World
In the words of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, “SolarCity was founded to accelerate mass adoption of sustainable energy,” which company is working hard to...
Solar Powered Hydrogen Fuel – The Rebellion
Hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric vehicles have one very important thing in common: they’re both emissions-free sort of.
While it’s true that hydrogen fuel...
Toyota Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery Hits 400 Wh/L
While Toyota is working hard to bring its hydrogen fuel cell cars to fruition, they haven’t left lithium-ion battery technology entirely.
Even though most of...
Silicon Electrode Doubles Rechargeable Battery Capacity
Rechargeable battery technology has a lot of demands to meet, but a recent development more than doubles current capacities.
To be considered acceptable for today’s...
Next-Gen Microsoft Smartphones Come with Week-Long Lasting Battery
There is no single person (at least that I know of) that has not developed a special connection with their smartphone from the moment...
Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturing Giant Targets South American Market
If you thought Chinese solar panel manufacturers will lay low after the huge scandal that banned them from selling their products across Europe and the U.S., you...
Toyota Hybrid Battery Packs Repurposed to Power Yellowstone National Park
All rechargeable batteries degrade in performance over time, even the NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) hybrid battery pack in the Toyota Camry Hybrid
Still, that doesn’t mean...
The Truth About Your Electric Bill, Six Issues to Consider
For many, picking the right utility company and tariff plan, and then setting up a standard order to pay the bill, is all they should...
