Alternative Energy Videos

Innovate or Die

This is an example video for the Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest. It was created by Robert Egger, Creative Director, Specialized Bicycle Components, and will not be entered into the contest.

Solar Electric Bike Push Trailer

This bike trailer with electric assist will be powered by brake regeneration, pedal regeneration, and solar power. It will be able to be slept in with an extendable trailer. Currently in production. Made in Google Sketch up. Music: “Day by Day” Brett Dennen.

Helix Wind Turbine

The Helix Wind Turbine is a 2kw grid tie or off grid power system. For more information please visit the company web site.

Spain Power Plant Solar Tower

New solar plant in spain reflects sunlight to top of tower that generates steam to turn turbines. Read more

The Ultimate Energy Resource: Wind Power

Slideshow of informative wind power facts.

See The Light

Going green doesn’t mean sacrificing good design.

Hydro Powerplant

Hydro power plant system animation.

Algae Biodiesel on CNET

Considering that Algae grows quickly, is carbon neutral and the fuel (biodiesel) being produced will run in the most efficient internal combusion engines we currently use, this could well be the best alternative to petroleum.

12 sustainable design ideas from nature

Janine Benyus provides fascinating examples of biomimicry — the way humans mimic nature in the products we build and the systems we implement.

Finavera Renewables’ AquaBuOY

The AquaBuOY is a floating buoy structure that converts the kinetic energy of the vertical motion of oncoming waves into clean electricity.