renewable energy
The Bloom Energy Server (Bloom Box): Clean(er), Abundant And Cheap Energy In Your Backyard
The Bloom Energy Server (aka Bloom Box) has the energy industry, as well as most everyone else, buzzing about the potential effect such a device could have on the way we produce, distribute, and pay for energy. Abundant, cheap, and clean energy for every household. Is it too good to be true?
Vertical Wind Turbine-Powered Street Lights Get Taken For Another Whirl
The idea of using vehicle-produced wind on freeways to power streetlights gets reinvented again. This time in the form of a TAK Studio design.
Apple Looks To Jump Into The Energy Monitoring Market Along With Competitors
A rare latecomer to trends, Apple is now laying the groundwork for a home/office energy monitoring solution of its own.
Google May Begin Buying And Selling Electricity In The U.S.
In what is a surprise move to some, and logical progression to others, Google is seeking government authority to buy and sell electricity in the United States.
New Osmotic Power Plant Opens Near Oslo For Testing
Norwegians using the power of osmosis to their advantage…maybe.
Toyota Developing Solar-Powered PHEV/EV Charging Stations
Toyota is currently developing solar-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles that will charge vehicle batteries ‘cleanly’ as well as be sources of power for the grid.
Lowe’s Stores In California Begin Sale Of DIY Solar Panels
In an effort to cater to the growing green building trend, Lowe’s has begun to offer DIY solar PV panels at 21 of its stores in California. Unfortunately, there is nothing ‘DIY’ about proper solar installation.
EnOcean Wireless/Batteryless Technology Utilizes Free Ambient Energy To Operate
EnOcean’s wireless/batteryless radio modules could solve many of the practical, economical and environmental problems associated with wireless technologies.
Panasonic Will Soon Be Offering Green Homes In Addition To Greener TVs
Marking a philosophical shift in the way Panasonic sees the future, the electronics maker plans to invest $1 billion before 2012 to transition its principal business focus to equipping homes and buildings with solar power and energy saving technologies.
India’s Pledge Of 20GW Of Solar Power Shows A Government That Takes Climate Change Seriously
While we in the U.S. will most likely debate and delay any real climate change legislation until we have to go to work in row boats, the “big problem polluter” countries, like India, are busy passing legislation and initiatives to become enormous producers of clean energy.
