17 June 2013
Researchers have discovered a new type of yellow-green algae — heterococcus sp. DN1 — that could potentially be a good source for biodiesel production and allow biodiesels to be produced much further north than they are now. The new strain was discovered living in the snow fields of the Rocky Mountains. H. sp. DN1is [...]
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16 June 2013
One of our readers passed this one along to me. The big takeaway point from it for me is that solar is becoming mainstream. When you’ve got companies like NIVEA using solar power for gimmicky ads like this, you know you’re getting there. And, actually, the solar ad featured in the video below may really [...]
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15 June 2013
Via the good folks at the University of Washington, here’s some positive LED research news. With some luck, these researchers might just help to bring down the price of LEDs. Check out the full repost. By Michelle Ma Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are the most efficient and environmentally friendly light bulbs on the market. But [...]
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14 June 2013
Two weeks ago, 500 participants attended Google and drove around in various electric vehicles within a three-hour period so that they could decide whether or not they wanted electric vehicles. With the assistance of Plug-In America, Google was able to get 11 automotive manufacturers to participate in this project, including Arcimoto, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, [...]
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13 June 2013
Graphene is the strongest material in the world, even when it has notable defects, new research has found. Even when stitched together from numerous small crystalline grains, rather than being created directly in its perfect crystalline form, the material possesses its trademark and remarkable strength. This new research contradicts previous theoretical simulations which predicted that [...]
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06 June 2013
On some level, everyone is connected to agriculture. That simple fact is at the heart of KSMQ’s local series, Farm Connections, now in its fifth season. Joel Haskard and Fritz Ebinger with the Clean Energy Resource Teams joined Farm Connections host Dan Hoffman and other guests to highlight energy efficiency innovations and opportunities on Minnesota [...]
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04 June 2013
For several years now, Japan has been on the solar map, being one of the leading manufacturers of solar panels and in the top 5 ranking for countries with the most solar PV installed. Since the Fukushima accident, Japan has been looking to solar even more in order to replace nuclear generation, which accounted for 30% [...]
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03 June 2013
Australia may be one of the most coal-dependent economies in the world, but by the end of this decade, it may have one of the greenest global grids. A new analysis of government data compiled by Green Energy Markets finds Australia on track to not only hit 22% renewables by 2020, but reach an [...]
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31 May 2013
It was just a few years ago when a modest 1.5kW rooftop solar system – the equivalent of around six panels – was the norm for Australian households. How that is changing. As today’s Graph of the Day – courtesy of Warwick Johnston’s Sunwiz Consulting – shows, barely 10 per cent of the rooftop solar [...]
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30 May 2013
The Midwest’s climate is anything but mild — it goes from toasty hot summers to bitterly cold winters. To help save on your home’s energy and water use, follow these landscaping tips: Follow these simple tips to save energy and water! If your house struggles to keep cool in the summer: 1. Plant bushes [...]
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29 May 2013
Here’s another super fun EV project: A perfect embodiment of the “I can’t buy it, I’ll have to build it” spirit that fuels tuners and racer everywhere, high-school student Juan “Thinmint” Ehringeras has tackled his 900 hp (!?) electric Honda S2000 project from the ground up. Like a boss. Starting with a pair of readily-available electric [...]
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28 May 2013
Here’s an exciting story about a promising-looking solar cooker that could significantly improve (and even save) the lives of people in the developing world, via Solar Love. A new solar cooker design, capable of cooking food, purifying water, and powering small electronics, has just been developed by researchers at Cranfield University and COMSATS Institute of [...]
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27 May 2013
Forget about that chest wax thing you’ve been thinking about, when it comes to exfoliation a team of researchers at Northwestern Engineering has everybody beat. The team has figured out a way to peel a layer of graphene, the “miracle material of the new millennium,” from a chunk of graphite quicker than you can say [...]
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22 May 2013
Solar Impulse, piloted by André Borschberg, took off today, Wednesday May 22nd, at 4:45AM MST (UTC-7) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to fly to Texas. Landing is scheduled sometime after 01:00AM CDT (UTC-5) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Thursday May 23rd. Should there be any last minute changes, please consult Solar Impulse’s Dallas page on [...]
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Added on 18 May 2011
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Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging — Will it Work?
New Alga Discovered In Colorado — Will Possibly Extend Biodiesel Production Northwards
Solar NIVEA Ad Charges Your Cell Phone (VIDEO)
Cheaper LEDs From Silicon-based Nanoparticles?
Google Encourages You To Plug In @ Work Like It Did
Graphene Is The Strongest Material In The World Even When It Has Defects, Research Finds
