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Solar Energy from Plant Protein Structure
Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 4:29 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nanoscience is quite fascinated with the process of photosynthesis. They want to duplicate this process exhibited by green plants and utilize the solar power for energy use. Till now power generating solar panels are not in a position to replace... (Continue reading)
Prototype Solar Power-Assist for Buses
Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 2:00 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Sunpods Inc. is California-based manufacturing company. ... (Continue reading)
Google Plans New Solar Mirror Technology
Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 23:23 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Google’s Bill Weihl expresses his opinion, “We see a chance to make a difference in the field of renewable energy and energy information that can help bring the world to a lower carbon and more efficient economy.” Google is known... (Continue reading)
Energy-Recycling Artificial Foot
Written on 7 Mar, 2010 at 15:30 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
It should come as no great surprise that walking with a prosthetic limb is difficult. According to a newly published paper on prosthesis, walking with a prosthetic foot requires 23 percent more energy than walking naturally. This is because a... (Continue reading)
World’s Largest Solar Boat Prepares for World Tour
Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 2:50 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
PlanetSolar enjoys the distinction of being the largest solar-powered boat in the world, and it’s ready to take on the world. This beauty’s vital stats are: weight: 60-ton, a 470-square-meter are covered by 38,000 solar panels to generate 103.4 kW... (Continue reading)
Nanotechnology Lights Up Batteries and Clothing
Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 0:23 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Yi Cui, an engineer at Stanford University, leads a team that may take nanotechnology to the next level by creating paper batteries and fabrics that can conduct energy. At a recent demonstration, Cui took pieces of fabric and regular paper... (Continue reading)
Norwegian Company Develops World’s Largest Wind Turbine
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 23:56 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
As fossil fuels continue to diminish and climate change poses an ever-increasing threat, scientists around the world are searching for new and more efficient methods of generating energy. Wind energy is one of the more promising alternative energy sources and... (Continue reading)
Honda Solar Hydrogen Station Introduced to Green Car Market
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 2:19 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Honda finally unveiled their new solar hydrogen solar station and all signs point to a dramatic success. The station is smaller than previous models and enables an electric car owner to refill their fuel cell overnight. The unit should easily... (Continue reading)
New Battery Technology Could Lead to Self-Powered Devices
Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 2:51 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
The advancements that are being made in battery technology are pretty mind boggling. We are seeing devices that are drawing power from just about every source that is imaginable, and now there is battery technology from researchers at Imperial College... (Continue reading)
Forget Solar Power, Human Power is the Future
Written on 19 Feb, 2010 at 2:12 in Renewable Energy | viewed times | 0 Comments
That may be a little aggressive, but Princeton University engineers have developed a device that may change the way that we power many of our smaller gadgets and devices. By using out natural body movement, they have created a small... (Continue reading)
