• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 9th, 2015
Solar Power Makes for More Eco-Friendly British Bananas

Solar Power Makes for More Eco-Friendly British Bananas

Major shipping company installs solar system on the roof of one of its import facilities in the city of Portsmouth

Coal Mine Undergoes Extreme Green Makeover, Becomes a Wind Farm

Coal Mine Undergoes Extreme Green Makeover, Becomes a Wind Farm

The wind farm has an energy generating capacity of 500kW, produces enough power to meet the demand of 1,000 homes

Bamboo Bicycle Lets You Recharge Gadgets Simply by Pedaling

Bamboo Bicycle Lets You Recharge Gadgets Simply by Pedaling

The bicycle is the brainchild of greenheads with Bambootec, a consortium based in the Mexican state of Yucatán

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Last year, wind turbines up and running all throughout the UK coughed up 28.1 terawatt-hours worth of energy

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

Report says that, last month, wind farms in Scotland produced more energy than the country's overall domestic needs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
World First: Sunlight Converted to Electricity with over 40% Efficiency

World First: Sunlight Converted to Electricity with over 40% Efficiency

This brings new hope that renewables will one day replace dirty fuels as the Globe's chief energy source

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
The Netherlands Cuts Ribbon on World's First Solar Bike Path

The Netherlands Cuts Ribbon on World's First Solar Bike Path

The innovative solar bike path, created by Dutch company SolarRoad, was officially unveiled this past November 12

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2014
Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

The company says the costs associated with implementing this green-oriented project will amount to $750,000 (€603,200)

This October, Wind Power Accounted for 12% of the UK's Energy Use

This October, Wind Power Accounted for 12% of the UK's Energy Use

What's more, recently released figures say that, on October 20, wind power supplied 24% of the energy used in the UK

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 7th, 2014
A Total of 200GW of Solar Capacity Stand to Be Installed by the End of 2014

A Total of 200GW of Solar Capacity Stand to Be Installed by the End of 2014

Report says the global solar industry will install the equivalent of 5 large-scale nuclear plants by the end of the year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 30th, 2014
$28M (€22M) to Be Invested in Fitting 24 Schools in NY with Solar Panels

$28M (€22M) to Be Invested in Fitting 24 Schools in NY with Solar Panels

This round of investments in green energy was announced by New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio this past September 29

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2014
Emissions from Fossil Fuels Are on the Rise in the US, New Report Says

Emissions from Fossil Fuels Are on the Rise in the US, New Report Says

This report indicating the country is yet to green up its ways was not too long ago released by the US EIA

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 23rd, 2014
IKEA Will Start Selling Solar Panels in Eight More European Countries

IKEA Will Start Selling Solar Panels in Eight More European Countries

The Netherlands and Switzerland are expected to be the first countries where IKEA will start marketing solar panels

India Wants to Install 2,200 Sun-Powered Communication Towers

India Wants to Install 2,200 Sun-Powered Communication Towers

The eco-friendly mobile communication towers will be installed in several states

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 1st, 2014
Japan Is Considering a 30% Renewables Target, Reports Say

Japan Is Considering a 30% Renewables Target, Reports Say

The country is considering the possibility to make heavy investments in green energy

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 12th, 2014
UK's Wind Power Sector Goes into Overdrive, Sets New Generation Record

UK's Wind Power Sector Goes into Overdrive, Sets New Generation Record

This past Sunday, the UK's wind power sector coughed out about 5.0GW worth of energy

Spray-on Solar Cells Created by Scientists in the UK

Spray-on Solar Cells Created by Scientists in the UK

These innovative cells promise to boost the popularity of solar energy

 
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