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Innovative Device Harnesses Heat at Night

Mila Luleva — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:48:47 +0000

New device generates electricity from darkness. Winter is fast approaching, days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder. It is inevitable that even the most eco-conscious among us start thinking a bit more about staying warm and cosy. A team of scientists from Stanford University, took on a quest to explore unconventional ways to generate […]

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Google’s Goal to be Completely Powered by Green Energy

Matthew Fiala — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:12:08 +0000

Google, one of the world’s largest tech companies, is working hard to source all its energy from carbon-free sources 24 hours a day. It published a discussion paper last week on the company’s website to announce its progress for the first time. This undertaking is more difficult than it sounds. Despite rapid progress in battery […]

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Wind Turbine Components Not Recyclable, Says Expert

Arsenij Percov — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 06:34:01 +0000

Currently, Europe’s second-largest power source is wind turbines. Germany alone has spent $200 billion on an initiative to transition itself away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. What will be done to wind turbines when they reach the end of their life cycle? At the moment, there are over 28,000 onshore wind turbines in […]

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Project Sea Horse: Japan’s Original Approach to Harnessing Ocean Power

Guest Contributor — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:37:16 +0000

Scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology are currently developing technologies that could help us harness the power of our oceans, in order to generate clean energy. Tsumoru Shintake, a professor at the institute originally researched high-energy accelerator fields, however, he has shifted its focus towards developing new environmentally safe ways of generating […]

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DONG Energy Builds World’s Largest Wind Turbine

Courtney Lepping — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:35:26 +0000

What’s up-and-coming in 2017? According to DONG Energy, it will be the UK commencement of the operation of the world’s largest wind turbines. Expected to supply clean electricity to 230,000 homes in the UK, the wind turbine at the Burbo Extension offshore wind farm is another respected addition to the changing green world. Wind energy […]

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How to Use an Exhaust Heat Recovery System to Charge up your Phone

Michael Rush — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:27:34 +0000

Although the world is constantly moving towards cleaner and greener means of transportation, a complete transition to these kinds of transport is still years away. So in the meantime, here’s one small technological device that improves the efficiency of conventional engines everywhere. Modern versions of the internal combustion engine found in a typical motor vehicle […]

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Why Cheap Oil Means More Money for Green Energy

Michael Rush — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:54:50 +0000

The price of fuel has fallen dramatically in recent months, and the culprit is the lack of profitability in the international oil market. While cheap fuel has traditionally meant bad times for the renewable energy sector, this time it’s going to be different. Fossil fuel investors unsatisfied with their returns are going to seek opportunities […]

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2015 Edition of Vivid Sydney Festival Powered by Renewables

Anthony Petrolo — Sat, 23 May 2015 03:40:10 +0000

One of the largest light festivals in Australia, let alone across the Asia-Pacific region, is set to have a green transformation for its 2015 version: offsetting of carbon-based emissions via green power (using accredited renewable sources). The Vivid Light, Music and Ideas Festival, held annually in Sydney for three weeks between May and June, showpieces […]

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Vortex Bladeless – No Blade Future for Wind Turbines

Sarah Higman — Sun, 17 May 2015 17:56:10 +0000

A Spanish company has revolutionized the look of wind turbines and has potentially removed one of the biggest opposition to wind turbine installation. The company, Vortex Bladeless constructs exactly what their name implies – a wind turbine without the blades. Wind farms currently supply 0.2% of the worlds energy demands. The main environmental concern of […]

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84 mpg Elio Motors Three-Wheeler Gets New Production Plant in Louisiana

Danny Harper — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:35:48 +0000

The auto industry is currently in a massive state of transition, and because of this new and exciting landscape, big opportunities are available for those with a compelling product. Elio Motors, with their ingenious design for a sub-7k, 84 MPG tandem-three wheeler, has been poster child for this brave new world, and they are now ready to take the next step […]

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Tesla looking to double production of Model S by using California Tax Breaks

Danny Harper — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:22:15 +0000

The Elon Musk-led EV paragon, Tesla Motors, has plans to use a generous California tax break to ramp up production of the Model S electric sedans. With a cool $34.7 million going back into their pocket, Tesla wants to put this cash to use by more than doubling the rollout of their signature EV at […]

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IEA: China to Produce More Clean Energy Than U.S., EU and Japan, Combined

Mila Luleva — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:19:20 +0000

According to the International Energy Agency, the number of newly constructed power plants that produce renewable energy in China, will be higher than the combined number for Europe, the U.S. and Japan by 2035. In their annual report named World Energy Outlook, IEA point out that wind, solar, biomass and hydropower will produce equal amount […]

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Graphene Supercapacitors Finally Good Enough for Automotive Uses, Say Korean Researchers

Danny Harper — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:49:26 +0000

Current supercapacitors (rechargeable energy storage) are unable to store enough energy for them to be used in small cars and replace batteries. Fortunately, this piece of the puzzle may have finally been solved with a new material called Graphene. Researcher Santahkumar Kannappan, of the Gwagju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea, has been able […]

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Benefits of Reduced Air Pollution Outweigh the Cost of Green Energy

Adele Hall — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:01:53 +0000

Pollution is a problem that can be fixed largely by the implementation of green energy and the reduction of fossil fuel emissions. However, is it worth the expense? A new study led by Jason West at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, compares the expense of green energy and the expense of a […]

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Germany’s Transition To Green Energy Moving Faster Than Ever

Mila Luleva — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:29:39 +0000

Germany’s feed-in tariffs, an initiative that began in year 2000, allow small scale green energy producers to sell excess power to the national grid. The scale and cost of the project are comparable to the fall of the Berlin wall, but market analysts and skeptics wonder whether the country will be able to handle the […]

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Germany and France On The Right Way to Renewable Energy Transition

Mila Luleva — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:37:29 +0000

Despite numerous efforts of critics and opponents of renewable energy to undermine the importance of solar and wind, and to stimulate burning of fossil fuels as an energy source, they cannot keep up with current technological advances and sustainable development policies. Various green energy projects demonstrate that the key to ‘cleaner’ future is to create […]

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Weird or What: UK’s National Coal Museum Powered by Solar Panels

Leigh Hutchens — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:02:56 +0000

Ironically, the National Coal Museum in the United Kingdom is now powered by solar panels. Yes, the birth place of the coal-powered industrial revolution is powered by solar panels. The National Coal Mining Museum in south Wales’ Big Pit in Blaenavon, Nr Agergavenny is using 200 photovoltaic solar panels. These panels, erected on Big Pit’s […]

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10 Ideas to Generate Green Energy

Mila Luleva — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:00:05 +0000

We keep publishing stories on how to generate renewable energy, which tell us about investments worth millions. Scientific research, energy companies as well as governmental institutions come up with great solutions at very large scales. Of course, the materializing of all these projects and discussions might take a while, so let’s look into some interesting […]

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Green Energy Would Bring €3 Trillion Savings to EU by 2050, Report Says

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:07:35 +0000

An estimated €3 trillion worth of fuel savings is projected to be achieved by year 2050 if the European Union (EU) continue on supporting green energy revolution targets as reported in the 2012 EU Energy [R]evolution report conducted for Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) by the German National Center for Aerospace, Energy, and […]

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10 Cool Green Energy Innovations Around the World

Mila Luleva — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:38:32 +0000

From wind-powered vehicles to solar rubbish dumps, here’s a short selection of the world’s most innovative places where green energy has been put to work, around the world. Enjoy. #1. Kenya and Ethiopa. Utilizing PV solar powered mini-refrigerator mounted on camels in used to carry vaccines & medicine to remote area in deserts. # 2. Taiwan. […]

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India to Invest $37 Bln for 17,000 MW Green Energy Capacity by 2017

Mike Sandru — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:20:00 +0000

India currently relies heavily on coal for its mass consumption of energy. Even though the country's renewable energy capacity represents 11% of the global installed power capacity, for India it is not enough. The ministry for New and Renewable Energy has recently announced an investment of $37 billion in green energy generation, which should add up another 17,000 MW in the next 6 years.

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NEWEN: Totally Portable Wind/Solar Harvesting Unit Design

Mike Sandru — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:19:06 +0000

Argentinean designer Francisco Tablado has recently designed an autonomous power unit dubbed NEWEN that taps into green electricity for all of your power needs while camping. It is also capable of providing energy to temporary shelters and housing units.

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Obama Plans an $8 Bln Green Energy Budget for 2012

Mike Sandru — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:47:19 +0000

The Department of Energy has $29.5 available billion for the fiscal year 2012. About $8 billion would be invested in solar, wind and advanced batteries. "Whomever leads in the global, clean energy economy will also take the lead in creating high-paying, highly skilled jobs for its people," the administration said about the budget.

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California Targeting 20% Of Energy From Renewable Resources By 2012

Mike Sandru — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:21:06 +0000

California took a significant step towards a green energy future last week when the California Air Resources Board set a new standard that 33% of the energy provided in the state come from clean sources by 2020.

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1,000 New Jobs To Be Created by SunPower Corp., for Government Solar Powered Systems

Mike Sandru — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:21:01 +0000

The SunPower Corp. has plans to develop new solar installations for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, General Services Administration and National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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USAF Solar Project to Generate up to 500MW of Green Electricity

Mike Sandru — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:17:10 +0000

The partnership that took place a few days ago between United States Air Force and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures of San Francisco could lead to the construction of United State's largest solar project that will be able to produce 500MW of green electricity.

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Biomass Plant to Generate 49KW of Green Electricity to 50,000 Homes

Mike Sandru — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:39:10 +0000

The project led by Bio Energy Investments will be constructed on the banks of River Tees in Teesside. It will generate enough energy to power up to 50,000 homes and will save 140,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually through the use of carbon neutral woodchip.

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Electric Smart For Two Available Starting 2012 Promises to be More Fun

Cristi — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:21:38 +0000

Daimler AG plans to introduce its electric Smart for Two by the end of this year. Serial production of this model will only start in 2012 in the plant from Hambach, France.

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New Underwater Turbines Use Shallow Water to Make Electricity

Mike Sandru — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:35:04 +0000

Seattle-based Hydrovolts Inc. has developed a new system which can be used to generate electricity from small, unassuming waterways such as irrigation canals, without the use of dams.

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Oceanic Winds Prove Efficient Renewable Energy Resources

Mike Sandru — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:20:39 +0000

In the renewable energy field offshore wind farms are not a new concept and Europe has already made several developments in the technology, which promises better returns than onshore farms being built all over the world.

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Fraunhofer's Very Efficient Solar Cell Concentrator

Cristi — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:13:01 +0000

Solar cell system which concentrate solar light through lenses seem to be the most efficient and advantageous. The concentrator enables the system to work with cheaper lens system instead of expensive semi-conductor materials, making it as well more efficient.

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European Supergrid Concept of Using Green Energy

Cristi — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:00:44 +0000

Even if it may sound like science fiction, the vision of the European Union is to be able to power the entire Continent with Green Energy: from solar panels to wind and wave turbines, from geothermal to hydroelectric power stations.

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GEM Machine Produces Energy and Heat from Garbage

Cristi — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:13:48 +0000

The company IST Energy has developed a shipping container called Green Energy Machine (GEM) which can turn trash into electricity and heat. The machine is very useful for office parks, universities, hospitals and town municipality which could get their electricity from their own garbage disposal. A major factor is reduced costs from garbage disposal and as well reduced CO2 emissions from combustion. The machine does pollute as it's using a process called gasification but not as much as combustion.

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Minesotta turning biomass into hydrogen

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:02:06 +0000

An efficient, super-fast new method of turning waste biomass into hydrogen has been developed by scientists in Minnesota, US. The researchers say it could help significantly reduce many nations’ dependence on fossil fuels. Hydrogen represents a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels but is both costly and dangerous to transport, leading many to argue that it […]

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