Energy – Wind


D.C. Union Station Now Powered by 100 Percent Wind Energy

Source: sustainablecitiescollective.com Published: April 16, 2013 Author grmeyers @gbelements Union Station, Wash D.C. shuttestock__685100 Strengthening its dedication to environmental sustainability, Union Station in Washington, D.C., has signed a three-year contract...

Eco Friendly Furniture to Provide Illumination Using Solar Energy

Source: ecochunk.com Published: November 27, 2012 solar powered illuminating furniture_1 The most recent advancements in solar energy generating technology have enabled designers to think about new means to integrate photovoltaic panels in everything possible. We’ve...

‘Kite Surfing’ Helps Generate Wind Power

Source: mnn.com Published: November 7, 2012 Compared to wind turbines, utilizing ‘kite surfing’ to harness wind power would yield more energy for much less money and could generate energy almost anywhere.   This article no longer exists at the Source link above. It...

The Future of Wind Power: 9 Cool Innovations

  Source: treehugger.com       Published: April 4, 2012                   TreeHugger/Screen capture                   Derek Markham derekmarkha    ...

Japanese Breakthrough Will Make Wind Power Cheaper Than Nuclear

Source: mnn.com Published: August 29, 2011 Karl Burkart A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the ‘wind lens’ could triple the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nuclear power. Snapshot from video NOTE: Some major...