Oriental Hornet: Expert Solar Power Harvester
April 29, 2011 by admin
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Do you know who is the most competent solar power expert, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the humble common Oriental hornet found in our gardens! Much to the astonishment of the scientists and researchers, the hornet utilizes solar power much like a plant and it produces electricity. Read More… Posted in: Environment , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Oriental Hornet: Expert Solar Power Harvester
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in New York City
April 27, 2011 by admin
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New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting even greener with the addition of a solar powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station the first of its kind in New York City. Brooklyn Bridge Park has already added a number of green areas with lush grass, making it a great spot for both locals Read More… Posted in: Environment , Politics , Solar Power
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Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in New York City
Flying Wind Farms: Future Power Harvesters
April 24, 2011 by James
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How would you like swarms of kite-like airborne turbines spinning at high altitudes sending power down via nano-tube cable tethers to generate power for your community? This could very well be a true picture of future power harvesters according to NASA. A federal fund of $100,000 is being reserved for exploring these high-altitude, nano-tube Read More… Posted in: Future Energy , Wind Farms , Wind Power
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Artificial Electronic ‘Super Skin’ Powered By Stretchable Solar Cells
April 16, 2011 by James
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Zhenan Bao, Stanford researcher, is keen to create “Super skin.” Taking her previously created super-sensitive sensor a step ahead, she is now creating a super skin that will be self-powered with renewable clean solar energy. Bao and her team have designed polymer solar cells that are flexible and can be stretched to power the Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Artificial Electronic Super Skin Powered By Stretchable Solar Cells
South Saigon Yacht Park: Modern and Green Clean Living
April 8, 2011 by admin
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Vietnam is setting an example in setting up a stunning green center with the ongoing project called South Saigon Yacht Park. Right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the state capital, plans are afoot to create a green oasis to spread the message of green revolution across the country. This Yacht Park Posted in: Environment , Industry
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South Saigon Yacht Park: Modern and Green Clean Living
Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production
April 6, 2011 by admin
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There have been various methods tried for reducing fossil fuel dependency and containing carbon footprints for a healthier and more eco-friendly future. Corn-produced ethanol has been used for mixing with gasoline but there have been side effects like corrosion from ethanol. Also huge tracts of precious farmlands need to be diverted for corn production. Posted in: Biofuels , Future Energy , Transportation
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Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production
Ceria Mimics Plant Life
March 29, 2011 by James
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Newer and more exciting devices are being invented to harness renewable energy – especially solar energy. One such device is a prototype which uses one of the rare earth metals – ceria, otherwise known cerium oxide – utilizing its natural propensity of alternatively exhaling and inhaling oxygen as it heats up or cools down. Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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Ceria Mimics Plant Life
The New Role of Microbes in Bio-Fuel Production
March 28, 2011 by admin
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Currently biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes. The oils, carbohydrates or fats generated by the microbes or plants are refined to produce biofuel. This is a green and renewable energy that helps in conserving fossil-fuel usage. But a new research has led to a new discovery of getting the microbes to Posted in: Biofuels , Future Energy , Inventions
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Laser ‘Scribing’ to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency
March 23, 2011 by James
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Over the years, thanks to the devoted research work going on for increasing the efficiency of solar cells, today solar cells are no longer flat shaped or unyielding. Ultra thin film-type solar cells have now been manufactured which are quite flexible and adaptable for use in corners, curvilinear and other structures. Today almost 20% Posted in: Future Energy , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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E-Reader Going Green: Biblio Leaf
March 22, 2011 by admin
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Glad tidings for book lovers with green ethics! Maybe the e-reader does not consume much power. But if you love to read online and think you should do your bit towards using renewable energy, you have Toshiba and KDDI joining the ranks of LG to provide solar-powered e-readers. Biblio Leaf is the new kid Posted in: Inventions , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power
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E-Reader Going Green: Biblio Leaf
