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Earlier today, Siemens made it public news that, in the aftermath of various financial estimates it put together, the best thing for company would be to quit its solar energy business, and focus on renewables such as wind and hydropower instead.
Apparently, this German company has recently come to understand the fa... |
22 October 2012
10:40 GMT |
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Seamus Curran, a physics professor from the University of Huston, recently developed a new coating for solar panels, which supposedly helps improve their efficiency and significantly cuts down on maintenance costs simply by keeping these green-oriented energy providers fresh and clean for longer periods of time.
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14 August 2012
05:10 GMT |
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Up until recently, environmentalists could have blamed ice cream trucks for negatively impacting on the environment, seeing how they needed fossil fuels in order to get around and electricity to keep the good stuff from melting.
However, Dutch company Springtime now developed an environmentally friendly ice cream c... |
16 July 2012
09:21 GMT |
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Working on the assumption that human society has yet to make the most out of the sun's energy, a team of researchers from Utah decided to work towards incorporating solar panels into the clothes we wear on a daily basis.
The main idea is that, whilst traditional solar panels only harvest sun energy nearby vari... |
9 July 2012
03:40 GMT |
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A group of scientists at the Cambridge-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say that they have recently been able to draw inspiration from nature, and think of an entirely new approach of harvesting energy from the Sun. Their work could lead to new solar conversion technologies.
At this point, commercia... |
7 July 2012
05:22 GMT |
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At Vodafone's request, scientists from the University College in London (UCL) came up with a new type of accessory that is quite likely to gain a lot of fans in a relatively short period of time.
The Booster Brolly hybrid umbrella is basically your ordinary shade-provider, doubled as an on-the-go energy source... |
20 June 2012
08:49 GMT |
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This year's Intersolar Europe trade fair in Munich, Germany, brought together representatives of some of the world's leading technical professional associations.
During this event, experts from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) explained that in order to push the use of solar en... |
15 June 2012
10:48 GMT |
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The fall semester of 2012 will allow the students of five district schools from Saint Louis, Missouri, to experience what it feels like to have their classrooms powered by means of green energy coming from the sun.
Due to the fact that all of these five schools are expected to receive financial aid from the governm... |
12 June 2012
05:26 GMT |
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At the beginning of this year, India high officials implemented the country's 12th Five-Year Plan for economic development, according to which considerable efforts will go into more than doubling the amount of clean power the country presently generates.
Thus, for the time being, India produces a total of 23,1... |
12 June 2012
04:43 GMT |
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Recent reports on the amount of money that went into developing renewable energy sources throughout the year 2011 show that a staggering $257 billion (€204 billion) made their way into this rapidly growing green industry. Ever more interesting is that this figure was recorded during a period of economic turmo... |
12 June 2012
02:51 GMT |
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Recent news from Spain informs us that the country's high officials have decided to invest in the development of a national solar-power industry. Thus, their main goal is to start manufacturing cheaper solar cells, whilst at the same time abiding by current efficiency standards.
In order to make solar cells, m... |
11 June 2012
05:15 GMT |
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Recent developments in California's legislation include the decision to invest in making renewable energy sources more readily-available to the general public, with special emphasis placed on installing more rooftop solar panels.
Studies show that, at the present moment, California's economy is largely su... |
9 June 2012
03:37 GMT |
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Startling reports inform us that, presently, one in five people around the globe carry on with their lives without the benefits of electricity. Naturally, this situation takes its toll both on their educational perspectives and on their economical well-being. Seeing how 400,000 of the afore-mentioned people come from... |
8 June 2012
05:55 GMT |
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Up until quite recently, one of the main problems with solar energy was that the lack of an efficient way to store it, which meant that both during night-time and during cloudy days this source was highly unreliable. However, Panasonic is about to launch a new type of battery system that can take care of this drawbac... |
6 June 2012
09:29 GMT |
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According to an industrial design student, the “off the richter” amounts of electronic waste our society is presently responsible for creating are also due to the fact that industries design rather expensive products that, oddly enough, can only satisfy one of our needs throughout their entire lifespan.
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5 June 2012
09:53 GMT |
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The latest developments in the field of constructions brought us solar shingles, a new roofing option that combines solar technology with the materials typically used in construction.
Preliminary reports indicate that more than 75% of the households throughout America can be made to use this solar shingle technolog... |
5 June 2012
09:15 GMT |
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As one can easily guess, the problem with wind and solar energy is that, in order to produce them, one needs to have the weather working in his/her favor.
However, this is not always the case, which means that, whenever the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine, energy providers need to turn back to ... |
4 June 2012
03:19 GMT |
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Although the decision to go green is quite an easy one to make, difficulties may arise when one tries to figure out which type of renewable energy would best suit his/her needs. Aware of this dilemma, some researchers decided to put their backs into it and compare and contrast your most common two types of alternativ... |
1 June 2012
10:19 GMT |
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In spite of the fact that considerable amounts of energy can be produced by means of solar energy, it seems that, both during night-time and whenever the weather decides to act out, we no longer have access to the “goodies” our dear, old sun has is store for us.
Thus, aerospace engineers in Scotland wa... |
1 June 2012
07:34 GMT |
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The renown Hewlett-Packard is soon to cut down on its use of energy by approximately 30% and reduce its dependence on the national power grid by a staggering 80%, all thanks to its brand new Net-Zero Energy Data Center. Designed by some of the company's own researchers, this data center allows for the use of en... |
1 June 2012
02:30 GMT |
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The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation recently made public its decision to invest in the health of children living in remote areas of the globe. Given the living conditions in these areas, the toddlers living here require regular vaccination so as to have an up-and-running immune system.
The problem with vaccines ... |
30 May 2012
02:47 GMT |
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It's no secret that when German people decide to do something, they don't just settle for average: if they're going to engage in some new activities, they have to make sure that they surpass all other nations and that pretty much everybody is quite jealous of their achievements.
Remaining true to i... |
29 May 2012
06:59 GMT |
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During the past few years, both scientists and ordinary people dedicated to environmental cause have been making quite a big fuss about how we should all change our ways and use solar energy to power our homes and even our rides. However, there is one small detail that seems to have been left out up until ... |
28 May 2012
09:11 GMT |
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With the help of Mercer County Improvement Authority, an organization that is in the businesses of helping local communities carry out public works in their area, the Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is seriously considering installing an 8 Megawatt solar system on campus. Ever since the beginning of the Gre... |
23 May 2012
07:16 GMT |
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Green products and nature-oriented campaigns are now to be brought to the attention of NASCAR racing fans, as NASCAR pilots decided to work together with representatives of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to help raise awareness with respect to environmental issues.
The terms of this newly formed partnership ... |
23 May 2012
04:19 GMT |
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A group of engineers from the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, says that harnessing solar energy in space would be an efficient method of ensuring that the maximum amount of sunlight can be converted into electricity. The current would then be sent to Earth via lasers. This would indeed be renewable energy fo... |
17 May 2012
11:30 GMT |
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The owners of hybrid vehicles are well aware of the benefits they experience on the road, as their cars are powered by a mixture of gas and electricity. At this point in time, scientists from Tel Aviv University are trying to expand the area in which these advantages can be applied, by turning the power plants into ... |
4 November 2011
03:30 GMT |
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2011 is the fourth consecutive year in which a study developed by Kelton Research indicated that 9 out of 10 American citizens are keen on exploiting the benefits offered by the solar power industry.
The national poll conducted this year shows that 80% of Republicans, 90 % of Independents and 94% of Democrats are ... |
3 November 2011
06:23 GMT |
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Oakland Solar Mosaic is the first pilot program set up in Oakland, California, that tries to explore the benefits coming from solar energy without relying on funds coming from local banks.Instead to depending on loans which might turn out to increase the project's total costs, the officials behind this strategy ... |
24 October 2011
07:05 GMT |
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Researchers discovered that some of the coldest regions on Earth are the best candidates to apply the benefits of alternative energy coming from the sun, throughout solar panel installations. The list of unfriendly, cold locations includes the Himalayas and southern Andes. The explanation for this choice is quite sim... |
24 October 2011
03:55 GMT |
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IKEA redefined, in time, its position as a major company keen on respecting its customers and earth-friendly values. The company focuses on making profit, while trying to decrease the potential negative effect its activity might have upon the environment. The individuals and enterprises that choose to decorate their ... |
19 October 2011
10:02 GMT |
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Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) have recently created a new solar energy-storage system, which they say will completely revolutionize the way this type of power is used. This video sees the technology's inventor explain how it works. One of the primary issues related to using solar... |
5 October 2011
05:30 GMT |
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An ambitious project to put a total of 733 megawatts of photovoltaics (PV) on warehouse rooftops across 28 states in the U.S. has just received a $1.4 billion (€1.05 billion) conditional loan from the Department of Energy (DOE).Dubbed ‘Project Amp’, the solar generation project would offer as much po... |
3 October 2011
08:10 GMT |
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The UK is now able to take advantage of its biggest photovoltaic (PV) solar power facility, which has been constructed by Spanish company Isolux Corsan in a timeline of just 10 weeks, ahead of schedule and in-budget.
The facility comprises three, five-megawatt (MW) solar PV power plants in Cornwall, that required ... |
23 September 2011
02:34 GMT |
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What is said to be the largest solar energy installation at a National Football League stadium was presented by the Redskins team and New Jersey-based power generation company NRG at FedExField during the "NRG Solar Bowl" Quarterback Challenge.Comprising no less than 8,000 solar panels, the system will not only power... |
20 September 2011
09:46 GMT |
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The Energy Department announced it is offering its financial support to what will be the nation’s first utility-scale deployment of Abengoa’s latest Solar Collector Assembly (SCA). The DOE has finalized a $1.2 billion loan guarantee for the development of the Mojave Solar Project (MSP) in San Bernardino C... |
15 September 2011
03:16 GMT |
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A new report indicates Apple is on the verge of beginning tests with solar-powered solutions, if a number of Taiwan-based solar firms are to be believed.
Trade publication DigiTimes has learned from the Taiwanese firms that both Apple and Samsung have been “evaluating” the niche market for solar-powere... |
27 July 2011
13:01 GMT |
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Investigators at the University of Manchester have taken a deep interest in harnessing as much sunlight as possible. They are working with colleagues at several universities in the United Kingdom to achieve this objective, which calls for the creation of new devices for harnessing solar energy. The investigators, bas... |
5 July 2011
10:00 GMT |
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Google has announced that it has invested $168 million towards the completion of a new solar energy plant in Nevada, US. When finished, it will be the largest "power tower" solar plant in the world and the investment is Google's largest in green technology to date."We’ve invested $168 million in an excitin... |
12 April 2011
05:00 GMT |
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The Sahara Solar Breeder Project is, apparently, one gigantic renewable energy project, and if you have not heard about it before, know that its goal is to power half of the globe by 2050. The idea is to build a silicon manufacturing plant in the desert, and thanks to that silicon, to start building solar power plan... |
8 December 2010
10:22 GMT |
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The Australian Solar Institute granted a major funding to the University of New South Wales, ensuring its lead role in the development of new technologies that will make solar energy cheaper and much more efficient than it is today. The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Associate Professor, Gary Rose... |
1 December 2010
03:44 GMT |
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Space-based solar power could become a reality soon, if plans to deal with the emerging global energy crisis are developed in time. The world is gradually starting to reach Peak Oil, and governments need to plan ahead to prevent shortages.The alternative forms of energy production that we currently have, such as for ... |
10 November 2010
04:14 GMT |
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Two days ago, on September 14, officials at the Boeing Company and DARPA signed an agreement that made the corporation the main contractor on developing and flying the Solar Eagle.The project for this unmanned aircraft is part of the Vulture II demonstration program, that is being conducted by experts at the US Defen... |
16 September 2010
10:58 GMT |
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The iron-making process is very toxic for the environment and it contributes to climate change so scientists from the United States and China have found a new production method, with zero pollution.Iron metal is produced in the same way since the industrial revolution: iron ore is melted at temperatures over 2000°... |
10 September 2010
03:29 GMT |
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A team of investigators believes using a series of technologies developed for space exploration could help companies that construct large-scale solar power plants keep their panels clean. If dusting your carpet or curtains seems difficult, image how hard the task of cleaning up 50-football-field-worth of solar panel ... |
23 August 2010
05:23 GMT |
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One of the main reasons why alternative forms of energy production such as solar, wind, and geothermal power are not common today is the fact that they carry very high prices. In addition, obtaining energy from solar plants, wind farms and geothermal stations is an inconsistent process, in the sense that the amount o... |
2 August 2010
11:07 GMT |
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Abengoa Solar will receive $1.45 billion to start the construction of the Solana project, the largest concentrating power plant in the world (250 net megawatt ). The plant will be located 70 miles southwest of Phoenix, near Gila Bend, Arizona, and it will provide more than 5000 new jobs. The second company to be sup... |
5 July 2010
10:48 GMT |
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The main problem that the iPhone seemed to have received multiple complaints for has now been solved. The USA Solar and Digital Communications Technologies, also known by its brand name “Muzatch,” developed a small but powerful solar energy device meant for the iPhone. Besides the Apple iPhone series, the... |
15 March 2010
11:49 GMT |
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Out of all the renewable sources of energy that could be tapped to create electricity, solar radiation is now, by far, the most favored. Although some may argue that geothermal energy is truly endless, the fact is that billions of dollars are currently being poured into research related to creating more efficient and... |
18 August 2009
02:42 GMT |
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Two of the largest solar power research institutes, the Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the American National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), with the express purpose of forwarding international research and tech... |
4 December 2008
06:56 GMT |
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