Energy


Soccer Field Lights Powered by Kids’ Pounding Feet

Source: treehugger.com Published: October 8, 2014 © Pavegen Megan Treacy A new project helps give kids a safe place to play soccer in a Rio de Janeiro favela by using kinetic-energy harvesting tiles to produce electricity for keeping the lights on. Pavegen, a company...

Can Cloud Power Provide Clean Water and Electricity for the World?

Source: agreenliving.org Published: September 9, 2014 Wind, water, solar are common sources of renewable energy, but what about the clouds? Can cloud power provide our clean energy and water needs? A Russian scientist is aiming to do just that with the Air HES (Hydro...

The Power Pot

Source: businessinsider.com Published: April 12, 2014 Charge mobile devices while preparing meals! The PowerPot combines the benefits of a lightweight cooking pot and a portable USB charger. Power any adventure while heating up a meal on a backpacking stove or sitting...

The Solar Wind Downdraft Tower

Source: solarwindenergytower.com Published: July 2, 2014 Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. is the innovator and creator behind the only hybrid solar-wind technology in the market today. Formerly known as Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc., the simplicity of Solar Wind Energy’s...