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Nanopillars Promise Cheap, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells
Researchers have grown dense
arrays of single-crystal
semiconductors arranged as
nanoscale pillars on
low-cost, aluminum foil
substrates. When the
... > full story
World’s First-hydrogen Powered Yacht With A Fully Integrated Laboratory Will Study Mediterranean Pollution
The objective of the Zero
CO2 project is to sail
around the Mediterranean
using a clean carbon-free
auxiliary motor (gasoline
... > full story
Solar Power: New SunCatcher Power System Ready For Commercial Production In 2010
Four newly designed highly
efficient solar power
collection dishes will be
used in commercial-scale
deployments beginning in
... > full story
Hydrogen Technology Steams Ahead
Could the cars and laptops
of the future be fueled by
old chip fat? A group of
engineers believe so, and
are developing an energy
efficient,
environmentally-friendly
... > full story
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Ecological Model City Masdar: City Will Use Renewable Energy And Leave No Carbon Dioxide Or Waste
July 9, 2009 — The city of the future is currently being constructed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Masdar City shall be supplied exclusively with renewable energy and produce neither carbon dioxide nor waste. An ... > full story -
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Who Wants To Pay More For Green Electricity?
June 30, 2009 — Individuals prefer to be involved in a collective contribution to green electricity that involve everyone paying more, rather than having individual higher ... > full story -
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Roadsters Embrace Green Racing
June 26, 2009 — Green racing is now part of the American Le Mans series. It's auto racing where the prize goes to the fastest car with the smallest environmental footprint. But being green does not mean being slow; ... > full story -
Climate Change: Some Winds Decreasing Across United States
June 26, 2009 — Researchers have found that wind speeds across the U.S. have decreased by an average of .5 percent to 1 percent per year since 1973. Declining wind speeds in parts of the United States could impact ... > full story -
Feather Fibers Fluff Up Hydrogen Storage Capacity
June 24, 2009 — Scientists in Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method -- carbonized chicken feather fibers -- that can hold vast amounts of hydrogen, a promising but difficult to corral fuel ... > full story -
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Alternative Feedstocks For Ethanol Production
June 23, 2009 — Scientists say they are forging ahead in developing replacements for petrochemical fuels that will be cost-competitive and renewable while having a minimal impact on the environment. A consensus is ... > full story -
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How To Get Wind Turbines To Work Harder
June 17, 2009 — How much usable energy do wind turbines produce? It is a question that perplexes engineers and frustrates potential users, especially on windless days. A new study provides a formula for answering ... > full story -
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Is The Sky The Limit For Wind Power? High-flying Kites Could Light Up New York
June 16, 2009 — In the future, will wind power tapped by high-flying kites light up New York? A new study identifies New York as a prime location for exploiting high-altitude winds, which globally contain enough ... > full story -
Drinking Water From Air Humidity
June 8, 2009 — Not a plant to be seen, the desert ground is too dry. But the air contains water, and research scientists have found a way of obtaining drinking water from air humidity. The system is based ... > full story -
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Flexible Solar Power Shingles Transform Roofs From Wasted Space To Energy Source
June 8, 2009 — A transparent thin film barrier used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture could become the basis for flexible solar panels that would be installed on roofs like ... > full story
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