solar power

July 11, 2011

Why Farmers are Clean Tech Pioneers

When it comes to adopting new technologies, particularly solar, farmers and owners of agriculture-related operations have often led the way. Farmers make good pioneering cleantech users […]
May 31, 2011

Wind, Water & Sun can Power Our 240 Million Cars & Everything Else

Our Promising Future of Renewable Energy The cleanest solutions to global warming, air pollution and energy security are wind, water, and solar power (WWS).  As Dr. […]
May 12, 2011

Blackouts: green energy frozen out

South Africa could be in for more power disruptions when power consumption increases in winter, with Eskom warning that power supply is tight. While reduced power […]
May 6, 2011

Nanotechnology and Environmental Sustainability

Some of the most significant challenges facing global society in the 21st century involve the sustainability of the environment (water, soil and air quality), energy, health […]
May 4, 2011

Solar Wind Bridge – Eco-friendly Energy

In the not too distant future we may be utilizing our bridges and highways as energy producers – at least that’s what visionary Italian designers Francesco […]
May 3, 2011

9 Unconventional Ways to Harness Solar Energy

Solar power is certainly increasing in popularity, as studies show that the global PV (photovoltaic cell) market might have exceeded 16 GW in 2010. In comparison […]
April 10, 2011

Global Warming Solutions – What Can We Do?

The evidence that humans are causing global warming is strong, but the question of what to do about it remains controversial. Economics, sociology, and politics are […]
March 5, 2011

Priorities for Green Living

1. Minimize Energy Consumption    2. Reduce the Household Waste Stream    3. Conserve Water    4. Eat Less Meat    5. Reduce Use Of Toxic […]
February 24, 2011

3 Ways to Generate Free Electricity at Home

Unless all your bills are paid for, you probably have experienced the effects of ever-inflating taxes, gas prices, and electricity costs. While I cannot help you […]
February 20, 2011

Odd Yet Effective Green Inventions

Energy generating soccer ball, known as the sOccket is a fully functional soccer ball that uses the kinetic energy generated during a soccer game to build […]
February 17, 2011

Green Your Home With Spray-On Solar

What if you could turn every window in your home into a solar panel? It may one day be a possibility with the development of a […]
December 28, 2010

Students Create Dirt Cheap Solar Solution for Disinfecting Water

Disinfecting water with the sun is an old idea. But students at University of Washington have come up with a clever way of checking whether or […]
December 24, 2010

12 myths about electric vehicles

Everything you thought you knew about plug-in hybrids and battery cars is probably wrong. 1. EVs don’t have enough range. You’ll be stranded when you run […]
December 16, 2010

U.S. Army Testing Solar Powered Tents

The U.S. Army is turning to renewable energy to reduce the large amounts of fuel and generators it moves to camps around the world. The Army […]
December 13, 2010

Cloud ‘Feedback’ Affects Global Climate and Warming

Changes in clouds will amplify the warming of the planet due to human activities, according to a breakthrough study by a Texas A&M University researcher. Andrew […]
December 6, 2010

Solar Power to the People

A new bulb sheds light on developing nations Kerosene lamps are a fact of life in all too much of the developing world, despite their toxic […]
November 26, 2010

Questions Around Eskom’s Solar hot water Subsidy

THE Eskom subsidy for solar water heaters should be used to support the local industry and create local jobs, said Mr Michael Bagraim, the new President […]
November 23, 2010

Solaris Energy plans to float solar systems on water bodies to preserve land for other needs

Solaris Energy has won an award for an idea that could help generate renewable energy without compromising on land resources. The company, which is at the […]