Pumped hydro energy storage has been around in the US & Europe since the 1920’s. There are over 40 pumped hydro facilities throughout the US. … Read more »
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First All-Solid-State Glass Battery
A new battery technology could soon make powering electric cars much more efficient and affordable. A team of engineers (from the Cockrell School of Engineering) … Read more »
Rare Metal Availability: Challenges for Solar
Many of the most promising renewable energy technologies rely on rare and hard to manufacture metals. As society ramps up use of renewables such as … Read more »
Flettner Rotors Re-Invented
Flettner rotors are back! The flettner rotor design from the 1920’s allows a ship to increase it’s efficiency through the use of tall rotating cylinders. … Read more »
Radial Articulating Engine by Duke
Locals Lead Way to Low-Carbon
A must read for those interested in the post-carbon transition. The report called, “Local Communities Leading the Way to a Low-Carbon Society”, investigates a growing … Read more »
Electric Powered Wireless Bicycle
A new electrically powered bicycle wheel, with fully integrated battery, motor and wireless control is now available for $699. The wheel is manufactured by Superpedestrian, … Read more »
The independent business owner is better!
Excerpt from article on Postcarbon.org A study focusing on New Orleans compared 179,000 square feet of retail space that is home to 100 independent businesses to the same-sized space … Read more »
Air Vehicle, Variable Buoyancy
Designed by AEROS, this lighter or heavier then air vehicle is capable of carrying 66-tons of cargo. There are several design iterations for various industry’s transportation needs, including: military, … Read more »
A Vertical Forest : Milan
As one of the most polluted city’s in Italy, Milan is now building the world’s first vertical forest. The twin towers will boast 400 residential … Read more »
Solar Water Filter
Gabriele Diamanti has designed a $50 Terracata solar water filter that can produce up to 5liters of clean water per day. The project is called … Read more »
DOE – Next Generation Luminaries Winners
On March 20th the Department of Energy announced the winners of the 5th annual Next Generation Luminaries Contest. Best In Class: Juno Lighting Group Location: 1300 South Wolf … Read more »