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Department of Energy Boosts Solar Power with SunShot Initiative
The Department of Energy will be funding high efficiency, low cost solar energy projects through its new SunShot initiative funding.
Solar Power Technology Improvements
The US federal government cut billions of dollars that used to fund the research and development of solar power technology but reports show that investments in renewable energy around the world increased by up to 32 percent to $211 billion.
Google Green Innovations
Google is determined to help make the planet greener. They seek solutions that would change how things are operated, spark innovation through research work, and opportunities for future projects. Google knows that it is a learning process and with each answer it discovers leads the company closer to sustainable world.
The $35 Solar-Powered Tablet PC
Designed in India, the $35 solar-powered tablet PC was developed by top talent from the local Institute of Technology. At a set price of a paltry 1,500 rupees ($35 USD), the Indian government hopes to lower that to $20, and eventually $10, and have it hit markets for 2011.
Malawi DIY Boy Inspires People around the World
Let us take a break from all the DIY projects for now and learn of the story of a teenager from Malawi, who harnessed the power of the wind by building windmills out of junk. At present, William Kamkwamba has high-profile fans, such as Al Gore and other business leaders, all over the world. Source [...]
Climate Change – Can We Solve It?
It is agreed among all scientists that there has been a temperature rise on our planet since the year 1000. Since the year 1850, when more accurate temperate readings have been taken worldwide, the rise has been small. But it’s indicative of temperature rises that will occur in our lifetime, and in the next generation.
Solar Power Expands Around the World
The news on solar power in use around the world continues to pour in. Increasingly, individuals, companies, and governments are turning to the sun’s clean energy source for solutions to problems ranging from financial, to environmental, to logistical. Here are just a few of the recent items in the news.
NASCAR Races to the Green Finish Line
NASCAR might be one of the organizations that have faced the ire of environmentalists, but things are about to change.
The World's First Solar Powered Plane
Solar Impulse was unveiled recently in Switzerland and is said to be the world’s first operational solar powered plane. It has the wingspan of Boeing 747 and yet it weighs less than a compact car.
World Responses to Earth Hour 2009
Here is some news from around the world about Earth Hour 2009 In South Africa, it has been reported that 4.7 million 60 watt light bulbs were switched off, saving about 400 megawatts of power that evening. As far as statistics around the world over a billion people (across 25 time zones) reportedly took part [...]
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