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The OneWorld Energy Poverty Guide explains the importance of electricity and clean cooking stoves in developing countries and how universal access could be achieved.
13.11.2006
from Mur Crusto eco-farm blog:
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Avoiding using grid electricity for 'green' reasons can often be a big waste of resources, not to mention a very big waste of money
Image: One type of pump
Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Energy] |
13.11.2006
from ramsay home blog:
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Technologies collectively known as concentrating photovoltaics are starting to enjoy their day in the sun.
Image: Solar energy collector
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12.11.2006
from aboutmyplanet:
more...Five things to keep in mind when installing a wind turbine. Related topics/regions: [North America] Image: Wind turbine © Network for New Energy Choices
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09.11.2006
from Treehugger blog:
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It can heat water up to a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius, which makes it possible to cook rice, pasta, soup, eggs and so on.
Image: The Argentinean Solar Cooker
Related topics/regions: [Argentina] [Food] [Intermediate technology] |
05.11.2006
from What's Next In Science & Technology:
more...The University of Nottingham is helping to battle climate change by constructing a new experimental house on campus that will cut 'greenhouse gas' emissions by 60 per cent. Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Shelter & housing] Image: Present day eco-houses at Findhorn © Peter Armstrong
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31.10.2006
from Green Wombat blog:
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'I look at the face of renewable energy and it looks back at me with big brown eyes and says, "Moo."'
Image: Audets' cow power
Related topics/regions: [United States] [Agriculture] |
26.10.2006
from The Greening of Hedgerley Wood blog:
more..."We have to go back to the idea of buying a part-share in a turbine sited somewhere more suitable," says Peter Armstrong, who had hoped to install a Windsave microgenerator on his home. Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] Image: These turbines are optimally sited © Worldwatch Institute
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24.10.2006
from The Energy Blog:
more...A UK company has successfully designed, built and tested a 1kW fuel cell stack - the fundamental building block of micropower generation - which can generate sufficient power for the average home. Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Energy] Image: These fuel cells can run on biofuels © Agricultural Research Service / U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
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23.10.2006
from Treehugger blog:
more...Image: Solar panels and sun
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23.10.2006
from Treehugger:
more...Companies are installing solar roofs on their buildings, but the company isn't paying for the installation. Related topics/regions: [United States] [Corporations] Image: Solar panels at a women's health centre in London. © Peter Armstrong
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22.10.2006
from sustainablog:
more...This news is just too cool to pass up, comments Jeff McIntire-Strasburg. Related topics/regions: [United States] [Corporations] Image: Solar panels
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20.10.2006
from Treehugger blog:
more...Gen 2 solar cells have a rated power output of 315 watts and achieve a 22 percent efficiency. Related topics/regions: [United States] Image: Sun Power © Greenpeace International
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18.10.2006
from News.com:
more..."I have exported 20 percent more electricity than I've imported this year," claims Donnachadh McCarthy whose carbon footprint is less than half a ton. Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] Image: The world's fastest growing energy source © Worldwatch Institute
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17.10.2006
from Treehugger:
more...The installation will consist of twelve 5 megawatt turbines 45 km off Borkum Island. Related topics/regions: [Germany] Image: Wind Turbines © Worldwatch Institute
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16.10.2006
from ecotivity:
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Companies are jumping on the alternative energy bandwagon and some pushy solar energy salesmen are giving renewable energy a bad name.
Image: Solar energy: beware!
Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Business] |



Avoiding using grid electricity for 'green' reasons can often be a big waste of resources, not to mention a very big waste of money
Technologies collectively known as concentrating photovoltaics are starting to enjoy their day in the sun.
It can heat water up to a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius, which makes it possible to cook rice, pasta, soup, eggs and so on.
'Ocean power is a dark horse in the race for the future of energy--few people know much about it yet, but I predict it will be huge,' claims Jeremy Faludi.
London’s carbon-neutral BedZED project made Bill Dunster’s name. Now, the UK’s premier eco-architect is fine-tuning his microgeneration schemes in China – and Europe, too, will benefit.
'I look at the face of renewable energy and it looks back at me with big brown eyes and says, "Moo."'
Sperboy is a floating wave energy converter based on the 'oscillating water column' principle.
Companies are jumping on the alternative energy bandwagon and some pushy solar energy salesmen are giving renewable energy a bad name.