The Wonders of Wireless Electricity

The Wonders of Wireless Electricity

Wireless power promises to rid us of the pesky cables plaguing our floors, help us halt climate change

  • 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

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 12th, 2015
In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

The rather impressive figure represents a new record for Denmark, says the country's Climate and Energy Ministry

These Odd-Looking Trees Are Actually Wind Turbines

These Odd-Looking Trees Are Actually Wind Turbines

Greenheads hope that some day in the not too distant future such installations will be up and running across the globe

  • 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 17th, 2014
Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Not an all surprisingly, Greenpeace is not happy with the decision, says the reactors should remain shut

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2014
That Awkward Moment When Greenpeace Damages a UN World Heritage Site

That Awkward Moment When Greenpeace Damages a UN World Heritage Site

This past Monday, a group of Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant banner next to Peru's historic Nazca lines

  • 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 22nd, 2014
The US Is Well on Track to Have 10% of Its Energy Needs Met by Solar by 2030

The US Is Well on Track to Have 10% of Its Energy Needs Met by Solar by 2030

The energy produced by solar installations currently up and running across the country can power over 3.2 million homes

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 24th, 2014
Marks & Spencer Is Installing the UK's Largest Single Roof-Mounted Solar Array

Marks & Spencer Is Installing the UK's Largest Single Roof-Mounted Solar Array

The retailer aims to have as many as 24,272 solar panels fitted on the roof of one of its distribution centers

Scotland Is Looking to Build 4 Mammoth Offshore Wind Farms

Scotland Is Looking to Build 4 Mammoth Offshore Wind Farms

Together, these massive offshore wind farms would have an energy generating capacity of as much as 2.2GW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 2nd, 2014
India Moves to Build Its First Offshore Wind Farm

India Moves to Build Its First Offshore Wind Farm

Should things go as planned, the country will soon have an offshore wind farm operating along its Gujarat coast

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 15th, 2014
Japan Has Been Nuclear-Free for Precisely One Year Today

Japan Has Been Nuclear-Free for Precisely One Year Today

This September 15 marks one year since the country pulled the plug on its last operating commercial nuclear reactor

  • 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

 
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