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Solar Energy from Plant Protein Structure

Syndicated — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:32 +0000

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 the fossil fuels. They produce little amount of energy and quite expensive also. Generation [...]
Posted in: Biofuels, Inventions, Solar Power

Prototype Solar Power-Assist for Buses

Syndicated — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:41 +0000

Sunpods Inc. is California-based manufacturing company. They produce modular, fully integrated and tested solar power generation systems. Recently they have come out with an idea of the first solar power-assist system for buses. They should be applauded for developing it in a mere six weeks. Their partner is Bauer Intelligent Transportation. The system developed [...]
Posted in: Public Transit, Solar Power, Transportation

Google Plans New Solar Mirror Technology

Syndicated — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:23:30 +0000

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 for its Internet search engine. Now they want to make inroads into green technology [...]
Posted in: Ethanol

Energy-Recycling Artificial Foot

Syndicated — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:30:08 +0000

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 natural gait returns and recycles energy in an efficient way, but a prosthetic limb [...]
Posted in: Human Power, Inventions

World’s Largest Solar Boat Prepares for World Tour

Syndicated — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:50:55 +0000

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 cells to generate 103.4 kW of energy. 18 million euro ($24.4 million) was spent to adorn this beauty in [...]
Posted in: Solar Power, Transportation

Nanotechnology Lights Up Batteries and Clothing

Syndicated — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:23:40 +0000

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 and soaked them in an ink that contains nanoparticles. The infusion of these particles [...]
Posted in: Batteries, Future Energy, Inventions

Norwegian Company Develops World’s Largest Wind Turbine

Syndicated — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:56:52 +0000

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 Norwegian scientists are currently in the development stages of what promises to be [...]
Posted in: Industry, Wind Power, Wind Turbines

New Solar-Powered Sensor Could Literally Change the World

Syndicated — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:56:33 +0000

Science continues to amaze and one of the latest discoveries may literally change the world as we know it. This tiny solar-powered sensor can fit on the face of a penny and barely cover up the date. How this little wonder, developed at the University of Michigan, is able to create the power of [...]
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power

Kia Crashes the Green Car Party with the Kia Hybrid Car

Syndicated — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:28 +0000

Remember when Kia first hit the market and other car manufacturers were laughing at them? Well, they haven’t been laughing in quite some time as Kia continues to put out attractive looking vehicles for far less money than anyone else. They have now unleashed their latest entry into the hybrid market at the new [...]
Posted in: Hybrid Cars, Industry, Transportation

Honda Solar Hydrogen Station Introduced to Green Car Market

Syndicated — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:19:33 +0000

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 fit into a homeowners’ garage taking up significantly less space than previous models. The [...]
Posted in: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Fuel, Solar Power