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Scientists Develop Urine-Powered Fuel Cell
Dr. Shanwen Tao of Heriot-Watt University and his research partner Dr. Rong Lan have been awarded over $200,000 in the form of an EPSRC grant to develop a prototype from their idea.
Amazing Electric Van Runs On Sun and Wind! (Video)
An electric powered van that uses on-board wind and solar generation to charge it’s batteries.
Sewage Treatment Device Doubles As Electric Generator
Researchers at Oregon State University may have found a way to not only reduce the need for human sewage treatment plants, but also generate electricity for residents of developing countries.
Versatile Cactus Could Boost Bio-energy Industry (Video)
When Chilean entrepreneur Mario Llanis looks out on the cactus-riddled desert of his native country, he sees the possibility for a bio-energy source that could change the industry forever.
NASCAR Claims World’s Largest Solar-Powered Stadium
With a price tag of $17-million, the racetrack’s 25-acre solar installation consists of nearly 40,000 photovoltaic modules that will produce more than 72 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy over the next 20 years.
Green Tech Envy: Indian Market Full Of Solar-Powered Gadgets
Recent announcements about a flurry of solar-powered gadgets hitting the Indian market have some wondering why the same devices are still so hard to find in the West.
Dell Plants EV-Charging ‘Solar Trees’ In HQ Parking Lot
Ultra-heated car seats is one problem employees at Dell’s Round Rock, Texas headquarters won’t have to worry about this summer.
The Louvre Lights Up With LEDs
Although it’s expected that old buildings will be drafty, creaky, and firmly tied to the fossil fuel grid, many of the world’s most famous historical buildings are recreating themselves with the help of green technology.
3 Green Tech Designs That Could Change The World
Voting is open for TechBrief’s Create the Future Design Contest 2010, and CrispGreen has scoured the entries and picked the three most innovative designs.
Solar-Powered Plane Flies Through The Night!
Using lithium batteries that store a charge from the 11,000-plus solar cells on the craft, the plane was able to complete it’s flight without the sun.
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