The World’s Deadliest Energy Sources
What are the world’s most deadly energy sources? How many deaths occur as a result of coal fired power generation compared to solar power? A web site has attempted to run the numbers.
Pterosail – Wind and Solar Powered Recumbent Bike
Pterosail Trike Systems is sailing and cycling across the USA in a solar power assisted recumbent trike equipped with a patented sailing system.
Wind And Solar Power On In Europe
Wind energy and solar panel based solar power production accounted for nearly 60% of new electricity generation capacity in the European Union in 2009.
Obama’s Independence Weekend Solar Power Splurge
U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Sunday the Department of Energy will apportion close to USD $2 billion in conditional commitments to two solar power companies.
Jeans Dye Key To Better Solar Cells?
Cornell University researchers have discovered using molecules commonly found in blue jean and ink dyes could lead to more economical and flexible solar cells.
Water And Solar Powered Elevator
An elevator has been unveiled at the London Festival of Architecture that is powered by a solar water pumping system.
Australian Greens Push For Carbon Price
With the Greens possibly holding the balance of power after the next election, the stakes are high for the Australian Government.
More Renewable Energy Wanted By More Americans
A recent survey by Applied Materials of 1,000 American adults has found just over two thirds of respondents believe solar power needs to play a bigger role in meeting the nation’s energy needs.
Small Town, Big Batteries
The small West Texas town of Presidio recently installed a 4 megawatt sodium sulfur battery system to help smooth out it’s unreliable power supply. The same battery system also has applications for renewable energy storage.
Enhanced RET Provides Big Rebates For Off Grid Solar
Australia’s Enhanced Renewable Energy Target (eRET) legislation passed last week offers greatly increased rebates for people installing off grid solar power systems.
