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Nano-Material May Revolutionize Solar Panels and Batteries
We are registering good progress in the field of alternative energy. Scientists and researchers are working tirelessly to come up with newer and better alternatives to fossil fuels. Scientists
Solar Lamps Transform an Indian Village
Villagers of Wagharwadi till now knew how to make most of the daylight. This village is in Maharashtra, India. They used plastic plates as skylight. This kind of skylight
Range Rover Sport Hybrid by 2012
In close association with sister company Jaguar, Land Rover has been working a hybrid system to improve the brand’s eco-conscious image. Land Rover has recently declared that they are
Harnessing Solar Energy Outside the Sun Belt
If we try to observe which states are going solar we will find an interesting bend. Many states in U.S.A. are not the sunniest one but still they are
High-Tech Thin-Film Origami
You can think of it as origami — very high-tech origami. Researchers at the University of Illinois are working on the same good old silicon but they are taking
New Hydrogen Storage Method
Hydrogen is an extremely environment friendly fuel as when it burns it releases only water vapor into the atmosphere, but the problem is that it is not easy to
Converting Water and CO2 into Fuel
Researchers are trying to duplicate the natural process of photosynthesis. If successful, we can use the “evil” carbon dioxide emitted by power plants and industrial units to good use.
Storing Wind Power as Ice?
Of the total amount of electricity generated by all sources, about 75% is used by buildings, a major fraction of which is consumed by air conditioners. With the demand
Waste Heat Could Double Battery Life on Laptops, Cell Phones
When we utilize any gadget or means of comfort we know that these devices consume energy. But the energy is not utilized by devices. Some of the energy is
Computer Modeling the Effects of Alternative Fuels
Stephens-Romero is a UC Irvine doctoral candidate in the Advanced Power & Energy Program. His 2060 analysis was published online recently in Environmental Science & Technology. Stephens-Romero is painting
Green Heating and Cooling Technology from Carbon
Carbon is a substance environmentalists love to hate. It is the major ingredient of environmental damage. Scientists and environmentalists are working hard to decrease the amount of carbon emission
Isla Vistans get first Solar Parking Lot
Industrial designers are dreaming of a project like this for a long time. They wanted a solar powered parking lot which can sustain itself and light up its own
High-Temp Hydrogen Source from Algae
Hydrogen is a strong contender to the generation-next clean and green fuel. Scientists are always trying to eliminate or minimize its drawbacks and maximize its benefits. They want to
Innovation Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption by 7.5%
Sometimes slight modifications in existing machines do wonders for fuel saving. A simple attachment of a tapering protrusion at the back of a truck can save up to 7.5%
FedEx Establishes First All-Hybrid Facility in NYC
Now the prestigious and successful business units are competing to become green in their operations. FedEx Express which is a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation expressed its commitment to
German Smart Grid Leads the Way in Conservation
There is an obvious push on not only using less energy, but in finding other forms of energy that will allow the world to recover from the years of
Harvesting Ambient Energy from Nature
We all know that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed but can only be transformed into one form to another. Duke University engineers are trying to utilize
Dell Installs Solar Trees in HQ Parking Lot
Two things are certain for the future: electric cars will become more popular and solar power will continue to grow as a viable source of energy. Because of
Fiber Optics Could Provide New Options For Photovoltaics
When we think about going solar we make a mental picture of large heavy panels adorning one’s rooftop. But researchers are trying to get rid of bulky solar panels.
Potential for 1.9 Million Renewable Energy Jobs
Three universities of the USA have conducted studies related to renewable sources of energy and it has produced some interesting facts. The first and most important one is that
Cheap Energy with New Solar Device
Researchers and scientists are putting on endless effort to make the sources of energy clean and green. There are many devices in the market that run on solar energy.
Solar Charging Stations by Toyota
It seemed like it would only be a matter of time before Toyota would jump into the market of using renewable energy to charge a car and they have
Power On the Go with Portable Solar Charger Novacell
What is worse than being away on a trip, at a ballgame or just at the office and realizing that you don’t have anywhere to plug in your mobile
Pedal Powered Laptops in Afghanistan
While there are solar powered laptops that will allow a computer to be powered without an energy source, not everyone may be able to afford them. There was
Osmotic Power Plant Set To Open
With the big push on alternative energy sources, world leaders everywhere are pushing for new power technology to create power plants that will use different resources to keep the
Concept Bridge could Generate Electricity from Moving Cars
When people thought about telephones in underdeveloped countries it was like they would have to invest a huge sum in infrastructure in the form of poles, wires and equipments.
Modified Hybrids to be Tested
CSIRO is an Australian research organization. CSIRO is working in collaboration with Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet. They both are aiming to evaluate the impact and benefits of plug-in
US Navy plans Green Fleet
According to the Department of Defense News report, the Defense Department’s total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was above $13 billion. In the year 2008, due to
Sharp Solar Breaks Conversion Efficiency Record
We still have to miles to cover before solar power can replace the fossil fuels and become a cheap and effective solution for common folks. But it is indisputable
Commercial Flights Approved for Biofuels by 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants to reduce its carbon footprints. That’s why they announced their quest to find a biofuel by 2010 for its commercial flights. Paul