Working Version of “Underwater Kite” Unveiled

Working Version of “Underwater Kite” Unveiled

The device, dubbed Deep Green, harvests energy from the movement of ocean currents

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2013
Company Wants to Steal Santa, Replace Him with Green, Skinny Guy

Company Wants to Steal Santa, Replace Him with Green, Skinny Guy

Abundance Generation says this should remind people what Christmas is all about

IKEA Wants to Install EV Charging Stations at All Its Stores in the UK

IKEA Wants to Install EV Charging Stations at All Its Stores in the UK

The stations are to become operational by the end of this year

Sydney Could Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2030

Sydney Could Be Powered by Renewables Alone by 2030

Green energy sources will be used for power, heating, cooling and transportation

Underwater Kites Might Produce 64 Times More Energy than Undersea Turbines

Underwater Kites Might Produce 64 Times More Energy than Undersea Turbines

The kites would harness the power of ocean waves and currents

The UK Gained 80% More Offshore Wind Power Capacity in Just One Year

The UK Gained 80% More Offshore Wind Power Capacity in Just One Year

Specialists say offshore wind capacity will likely continue to grow in the years to come

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 7th, 2013
“Rooftop Solar Challenge” Launched by US Department of Energy

“Rooftop Solar Challenge” Launched by US Department of Energy

The goal is to make it easier for people to embrace solar power

Japan Cuts Ribbon on Its Largest Offshore Solar Power Plant

Japan Cuts Ribbon on Its Largest Offshore Solar Power Plant

The 70 MW plant was officially inaugurated on November 4

Brazil Wants 10% of Its Energy Demands to Be Met by Wind Power Alone

Brazil Wants 10% of Its Energy Demands to Be Met by Wind Power Alone

The country announces plans to invest in harvesting this renewable energy source

Largest Ocean Thermal Electric Plant to Be Developed by Lockheed Martin

Largest Ocean Thermal Electric Plant to Be Developed by Lockheed Martin

The company will work closely with Beijing-based Reignwood Group

Germany Could Soon Use Straws to Power, Heat Millions of Homes

Germany Could Soon Use Straws to Power, Heat Millions of Homes

If used properly, straws might prove surprisingly environmentally friendly

Wind Turbines Are 33% More Efficient If Staggered, Spaced Out

Wind Turbines Are 33% More Efficient If Staggered, Spaced Out

Researchers find that it's surprisingly easy to get more energy out of wind power

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 28th, 2013
Africa's Largest Wind Farm Now Up and Running in Ethiopia

Africa's Largest Wind Farm Now Up and Running in Ethiopia

The farm was officially switched on this past weekend

Google Puts $103 Million (€76.32 Million) into Solar Farm

Google Puts $103 Million (€76.32 Million) into Solar Farm

The company has invested more than $1 billion (€740 million) in green energy projects

IKEA Announces Plans to Sell Solar Panels in UK Stores

IKEA Announces Plans to Sell Solar Panels in UK Stores

The panels are manufactured by Chinese company Hanergy Holding Group, Ltd.

UK's Only Dark Sky Park Threatened by Plans to Install Wind Turbines near It

UK's Only Dark Sky Park Threatened by Plans to Install Wind Turbines near It

The turbines will affect visibility of stars, comets, galaxies and the Northern Lights

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 26th, 2013
Apple Wins Green Power Leadership Award from EPA

Apple Wins Green Power Leadership Award from EPA

The Agency commended Apple for relying heavily on renewable energy

 
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