There are some industries that provide a poetic and natural pairing with solar energy. Take for instance wineries. The sun shines down on the vineyard encouraging the grapes to grow into what one day will become fine consumer merlots and cabernets. And, since the price of photovoltaic has dropped recently wineries have taken notice. Take […]
Continue ReadingTriton Renewable Energy Limited has teamed up with Renewable Energy Holdings to develop an underwater wave farm off the shores of the island of Bermuda. Now, I’ve talked about wave power many times and I’ve even mentioned offshore wind farms as well. One of the largest objections by environmentalists to wave farms has been the […]
Continue ReadingAn electric car conversion from an internal combustion engine vehicle is what has students, teachers and home mechanics all abuzz around the country. With high gas prices the idea behind an electric car conversion is to save fuel and lower emissions to zero. Many people presume that the cost or time invested would be too […]
Continue ReadingIn the past, I’ve talked about run your car on water generators at length as a way to increase gas mileage and reduce emissions. But, HHO gas savers are not the only game in town. Researchers at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA have developed a small device powered by the vehicle’s battery that will also […]
Continue ReadingOh, let the light rain down from the heavens as Pope Benedict XVI has officially unleashed the power of solar energy onto the Vatican. Approximately $1.5 million worth of solar panels have just been unveiled on the Paul VI auditorium on which the Pope gives his weekly address to the pilgrims. The Pope has embraced […]
Continue ReadingA home helical wind turbine built by local contractor Lawrence Scardaci has been unveiled in Poughkeepsie, New York. I’ve talked about helical shaped home wind turbines before especially rooftop wind generators and those like the Helix that can be used either on the rooftop or mounted high up in the yard. Scardaci has designed a […]
Continue ReadingWith rising electricity costs and the price of a barrel of oil shooting up again with gasoline prices to follow, many mainstream people (not just treehuggers) are now looking for wind generator plans to help power their homes. While the Pickens Plan may be a noble effort in offering renewable energy to the masses, this […]
Continue ReadingWorld Car Free Day is today, September 22 and people around the Globe have taken notice and are putting their ideals into action. Take for instance South Korea’s President Lee Myung-bak. Myung-bak has decided to ride his bike today instead of taking a car. In addition his secretaries are taking public transportation such as buses […]
Continue ReadingSay, “solar salt stores sun by the sea shore” 10 times real fast to see if you have command of your S’s. Okay, then don’t. With Wall Street financial firms falling like dominos recently the sun is still shining on one solar energy company, SolarReserve. One of the largest problems with utility scale production of […]
Continue ReadingA magic magnet bus is being tested in Northern California and is expected to save the bus company fuel and passengers time in loading and unloading. The 60-foot AC Transit magnetic research bus made a successful drive in San Leandro, CA along E. 14th Street recently. Engineers at UC Berkeley in the California Partners for […]
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