Source: money.cnn.com Published: September 8, 2016 The EcoHelmet by Parija Kavilanz The popularity of bikesharing is booming among city commuters, thanks to the convenience — and affordability — of renting a bike on the go. But it has one glaring drawback....
Source: apnews.com Published: September 19, 2016 In this July 26, 2016 photo, Patrick Cross, specialist at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, shows a model of a wave energy machine called the Lifesaver, a donut-shaped device that...
Source: fastcoexist.com Published: September 22, 2016 By Adele Peters With no instructions or expertise needed, the kit is ideal for off-grid homes in the developing world. Installing solar panels usually takes a couple of days and trained workers. But a new solar...
Source: inc.com Published: September 19, 2016 Rendering of a Solar Roadway. Solar Roadways Project in Missouri will test whether highways can become a new source of power. By Kevin J. Ryan, Staff writer, Inc. Until now, capturing solar energy generally has meant...
Source: good.is Published: September 20, 2016 Image via Twitter. Behold the nanobattery. By Tod Perry There’s an old saying that luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. There’s no better example of that than a recent discovery at the University of California,...
Source: news.gatech.edu Published: September 13, 2016 A piece of fabric woven with special strands of material that harvest electricity from the sun and motion. By Josh Brown Fabrics that can generate electricity from physical movement have been in the works for a few...
Source: indiegogo.com Published: September 14, 2016 Overview The first of her kind, Caia illuminates your home with real sunlight. She’s a smart robot that finds and redirects natural light for you. Caia remembers where to send the sunlight and keeps it there all day...
Source: heraldscotland.com Published: August 30, 2016 A tidal turbine said to be the world’s most powerful is due to begin testing in Orkney. The turbine is 63 metres (206ft) long and can generate more than 2MW of power. Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse...
