BiomimicryNearly-Invisible Wind Turbine Inspired by Dragonflies
The same mechanism that enables a dragonfly to remain stable in flight is being used to develop new wind turbines…
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BiomimicryTechnology & GadgetsBeautiful Public Light Design Offers Wind-Powered Illumination
Spots in third-world countries without reliable access to a power grid can be bustling by day, yet abandoned and…
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 & GadgetsIt’s Electric! 15 Clever Energy-Conscious Gadgets
How much power do we waste every day, without even realizing it? Between the energy that we consume at home and…
Home & GardenSolar and Wind-Powered Outdoor Lighting at IKEA
Did you know that you can get wind-powered lighting for your yard or garden – and that it’s affordable? Leave…
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…
alternative energyGo With the Flow: Eco-Friendly Wind-Powered Street Lights
True innovation comes from seeing a problem and coming up with a solution that is both simple and creative. That…
wind powerHot Air Balloons that Soar Above the Rest
I don’t know anyone who has been in a hot air balloon, but I know a lot of people who would love to give one a…
environmentFanning the Future: Kids Bring Wind Farm to Utah Town
Most of us know that there are ways to make the world a greener place, but we get frustrated when we don’t see…
solar power10 Amazingly-Abandoned Renewable Energy Plants
Even sources of clean energy can get dirty when they sit around for ten, twenty or fifty years. And when that…
environment9 of the World’s Most Amazing Wind Farms
(image via Caveman92223) The world currently has 121 gigawatts of installed wind energy capacity. Most of this…
travelTravel Unplugged: 15 Off-the-Grid Eco-Destinations
Visiting tourist sites "off-the-grid" usually means trekking to a geographically remote area with your bug spray,…
