Technology & GadgetsSolar Power Without Panels: 8 Smart Sun-Based Gadgets
The phrase ‘solar power’ immediately brings photovoltaic panels to mind, but the power of the sun can be…
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technologySolar Hourglass Could Produce Enough Energy for 860 Homes
Designed for a highly visible spot just across the harbor from the iconic Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, the…
Home & GardenNo Power, No Problem: Zero-Energy Gadgets for the Home
Want to cut back your electricity use at home, or go off grid altogether? There are plenty of options for fun and…
designElectree: Bonsai-Shaped Solar Charger Powers Gadgets
Solar charger by day, lantern by night, this charming tree-shaped device takes its inspiration from the art of…
renewable energyBacteria Power: Bio PV Panels Get Energy from Soil
Can the ability of bacteria in soil to produce energy be harnessed in a realistic and even attractive way? The…
solar powerWorld’s First Solar Thermal Plant is Now Live Near Las Vegas
350,000 oversized mirrors surrounding three 40-story towers are now producing clean energy for 140,000 California…
Science & ResearchSpherical Lens Produces 4X More Energy Than Solar Panels
Could photovoltaic panels quickly become a thing of the past, with strange-looking spherical solar energy…
oceansOcean Thermal Energy Plant in China to be World’s Largest
A power plant that can harvest energy from differences in ocean temperatures is planned just off the coast of a…
Technology & GadgetsWind Power Wins: 13 Gusts of Energy Innovation
They’re too loud, they could harm wildlife, they cast long shadows and have too many parts to maintain. All of…
renewable energyBladeless Turbine Shows Off Wind Power of the Future
Noise-free and lacking any moving parts, this unusual wind turbine design developed by Mecanoo Architects and…
Technology & GadgetsCharge Your Gadgets While You Cook with the Power Pot
The heat that cooks your food while camping or during an emergency could be used to power mobile gadgets like…
Home & Garden14 Off-Grid Projects to Cut Your Energy and Water Usage
Whether you’re building a cabin in the woods that’s disconnected from any power or water sources, or just want…
green buildingGeothermal Architecture: Getting Energy from the Earth
Geothermal energy, harvested from deep under the crust of the earth, has the potential to replace a sizable amount…
renewable energyGirls in Africa Build Urine-Powered Generator
Four young girls in Africa have created a generator that can produce power from human urine. Teenagers Duro-Aina…
Art & DesignGreen and Gorgeous is this a Wind Turbine or Work of Art
When local residents oppose a planned wind energy project in their community, it’s usually because they object…
designSalty Power: Renewable Tidal Energy From Floating Platforms?
Solar and wind power are commonly looked to when we mention renewable energy, but there are plenty of other…
Green ArchitectureEco-Friendly Eats: 13 of the World’s Greenest Restaurants
How green can a restaurant be? Many eateries around the world have tried to answer this question with hyper-local,…
designVertical Parking Lots: Brilliant Urban Bike Hanger System
Urban centers may benefit greatly if more commuters started using bikes instead of cars, but the problem of where…
Art & Design12 Green Megastructures for an Eco-Fantastic Future
To tackle big problems – like overpopulation, desertification, lack of clean water and a need for cleaner energy…
sustainabilityGreen City Rehab: 12 Eco Urban Makeover Concepts
When creating a sustainable city from scratch, practically anything is possible, allowing architects, designers…
