Bringing renewable energy into the mainstream

Lisa Cohn writes on the Energy Efficient Markets website about some of the people and some of the disruptive technologies that are changing the way we use energy. Energy Storage, Genius Software & Renewable Energy Will Save the Day Everyday I have the honor of speaking with researchers, scientists and entrepreneurs creating disruptive technologies … Continue reading Bringing renewable energy into the mainstream →

Vying to be the most efficient solar panel

There are many efforts to reduce the costs of renewable energy technologies. One important way is to improve efficiency and Anna Nicolaou writes in the Financial Times about a new panel by SolarCity that is said to be the global leader. Musk’s SolarCity vows super solar panel A company backed by billionaire Elon Musk … Continue reading Vying to be the most efficient solar panel →

Tackling air pollution through a tower that sucks in dirty air

We live in an age when technological developments are happening at an ever-rapid pace. Elisabeth Braw writes in The Guardian about a seven metre tall tower that filters dirty air, releasing bubbles of smog free air. The author questions, however, whether this detracts from tackling the causes of air pollution. What do you think? … Continue reading Tackling air pollution through a tower that sucks in dirty air →

The surprising benefits of cleaning up wastewater

Trent Knoss of the University of Colorado Boulder writes on the alternet website about an electrochemical reaction that absorbs more CO2 than it releases while creating renewable energy could transform emission-heavy industries. Amazing New Process Treats Wastewater, Captures Carbon and Makes Renewable Energy Cleaning up municipal and industrial wastewater can be dirty business, but … Continue reading The surprising benefits of cleaning up wastewater →

New solar technology from Sweden

The Inquisitr website provides an interesting article about what a Swedish company claims is the most efficient solar power plant in the world. The Swedes Have Created The Most Efficient Solar Energy System Using Mirrors And A 2-Centuries-Old Invention A technology company in Sweden has installed a solar power plant, which it claims is … Continue reading New solar technology from Sweden →

Electrical origami for buildings

Stacey Huang writes on the physics.org website about the latest developments by a university student for an environmentally sustainable building Self-folding structure could slash energy use in buildings Princeton student Denisa Buzatu's vision for an environmentally sustainable building is a sort of shape-shifting origami façade. For her senior thesis, Buzatu, a civil and environmental … Continue reading Electrical origami for buildings →

Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the 2015 edition of the IEA’s new report. IEA Flagship Report Calls for Clean Energy Innovation The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives stresses that concerted action on innovation in clean energy is the only way for the world to meet … Continue reading Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives →

Showing that public money often needed for “crazy” ideas

It is hard to know whether to leave technology development to the private sector or whether the public sector has a role to play. Ed Crooks provides a good article in the Financial Times where a US government agency has proven to be a valuable ally. The US energy ideas too crazy for private … Continue reading Showing that public money often needed for “crazy” ideas →

A greener form of refrigeration?

Terry Slavin writes an interesting article in The Guardian about a new waste product derived from sugar beet could help cut supermarket energy consumption from refrigeration. Could this be a game changer? The natural refrigerant set to reduce supermarket energy use Could the sugar you have in your morning coffee help prevent global warming? … Continue reading A greener form of refrigeration? →

Providing power through kinetic tiles

Shane Hickey writes a good article in the Guardian about is harnessing energy from footsteps to power floodlights, electronic devices and more No need to tread lightly: the tile lighting up football in Rio and stations in France Whenever a goal is scored on the community football pitch at the Morro da Mineira favela … Continue reading Providing power through kinetic tiles →