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World’s largest Thermal Energy Conversion plant

May 10, 2013

World's largest Thermal Energy Conversion plant by OTEC

Lockheed Martin is progressing with Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), a technology that leverages the ocean’s natural thermal gradient to generate power.

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IBM harness the Energy of 2,000 Suns

April 24, 2013

IBM harness the Energy of 2000 Suns

IBM Scientists have announced on Earth Day, a collaboration to develop an affordable photovoltaic system capable of concentrating solar radiation 2,000 times and converting 80 percent of the incoming radiation into useful energy.    Image © IBM

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Flowers Communicate with Electricity

February 25, 2013

Flowers Communicate with Electricity

Researchers from the University of Bristol have just found that flowers use electric fields to communicate.   Image © Julian Harris, Dominic Clarke.    Check out the video…

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Funneling the sun’s energy

November 27, 2012

Funneling the sun’s energy

MIT engineers propose a new way of harnessing photons for electricity, with the potential for capturing a wider spectrum of solar energy.   Image credit: Yan Liang /MIT

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The Cost of Powering the Internet [Infographic]

November 25, 2012

The Cost of Powering the Internet

The cost of powering the Internet, which is 1.5% of global electricity, is 8.5 billion dollars annually. Is growing in an incredible rate. There are 2.4 billion internet users today.   Have a look at the infographic

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Eco Whisper Turbine

November 3, 2011

wind turbine

The Eco Whisper Turbine eliminates the noise and vibration of traditional three bladed wind turbines. It is revolutionizing the small wind turbine market with its unique design and aesthetic appeal.

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Our planet sings with electricity

October 26, 2011

A time-lapse taken from the front of the International Space Station as it orbits our planet.

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VIERIA concept car

April 20, 2011

VIERIAThe VIERIA concept car is powered by electricity and seats one. The sleek and short design should help this car get maximum mileage between fill-ups. The front of the VIERIA filters the dirt and dust out of the air and release it in a clean and breathable form out the rear.
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European Union to cut 80% of total emissions by 2050

March 15, 2011

European UnionThe 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap sets out a plan to meet the long-term target of reducing domestic emissions by 80-95% by 2050, as agreed by European heads of state and government, compared to 1990 levels.
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Record profits for Spain producer of wind energy

February 26, 2011

wind energyThe world’s largest producer of wind energy, Spain-based Iberdrola SA,  flew way analysts’ expectations last year with a whopping $4 billion in profits.
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