• Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 10th, 2012
Poo-to-Energy System Greens up Rwandan Prisons

Poo-to-Energy System Greens up Rwandan Prisons

Poo power implemented in prisons has helped Rwanda save $1.7 million (€1.32million)

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 10th, 2012
Police Officers Use Solar-Powered Cars to Fight Crime

Police Officers Use Solar-Powered Cars to Fight Crime

Solar panels recharge the 12-volt battery of cars used by the Jacksonville police

CES 2012: Seven Green Gadgets Under the Spotlight

CES 2012: Seven Green Gadgets Under the Spotlight

Seven devices unveiled during the 2012 CES combine green features with advanced technology

Wearable LED Gadget Fights the 'Winter Blues'

Wearable LED Gadget Fights the 'Winter Blues'

The head-mounted LED-equipped gadget is expected to cure seasonal affective disorder

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 9th, 2012
Amazing Disaster-Proof Windows Act Like 'Solar Farms'

Amazing Disaster-Proof Windows Act Like 'Solar Farms'

The windows can harness sunlight and turn it into energy, stored by a battery system

Apples Hanging from a Tree Power LED Lamp

Apples Hanging from a Tree Power LED Lamp

The developer reveals that 10 apples are required to power each LED from the lamp

Eco-Friendly School Built with Mud and Bamboo

Eco-Friendly School Built with Mud and Bamboo

The award-winning school relies on solar power and unconventional green materials

'Virtual Sky' LED Ceilings for Modern Offices

'Virtual Sky' LED Ceilings for Modern Offices

The cloudy sky-inspired invention is recreating the connection between people and nature

UK Owners Lose £134m (€160m/$208m) by Overcharging Devices

UK Owners Lose £134m (€160m/$208m) by Overcharging Devices

Charging gadgets more than needed adds £60 (€71/$93) to energy bills annually

U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan

U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan

US Military operations are relying on biofuel usage and portable, solar-powered gadgets

Innovative LED to Lighten Sustainable Future

Innovative LED to Lighten Sustainable Future

New generation of improved LEDs aim to replace the disappearing incandescent bulbs

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 7th, 2011
The UK Government Invests £30m (€34.8m/$46.8m) in Energy Efficiency

The UK Government Invests £30m (€34.8m/$46.8m) in Energy Efficiency

Funds will stop 210,000 tons of CO2 from lowering air quality every year

Slow Home Concept Makes Our Households Energy-Efficient

Slow Home Concept Makes Our Households Energy-Efficient

A team of architects proves that the recycling trends can also be applied to households

Eircom Plans 100 Million Euro Data Center in Europe

Eircom Plans 100 Million Euro Data Center in Europe

A complete automatized datacenter will host your important data

CES 2008: HP Pulls the Plug, Announces 25% Less Power Usage Until 2010

CES 2008: HP Pulls the Plug, Announces 25% Less Power Usage Until 2010

The company intends to take extra care of good-old Earth