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ORNL goes solar with 288-foot span of panels
Jan 23, 2009 |
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory wants its energy operations to be as advanced as its energy research.
Old carpet to fuel Shaw plant
Jun 12, 2009 |
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That old, weathered carpet torn out from your living room could now be used to make new carpet.
Researchers shine light on compact fluorescent bulb problems
Apr 07, 2009 |
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Long touted as an energy-saving alternative for home lighting, compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) now have the potential to be even more efficient, as well as dimmable, thanks to research at Queen's University.
Will China's Planned Solar Field Lower the Cost of Alternative Energy?
Sep 14, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the biggest complaints that some have about solar power (and other forms of alternative energy) is that it is so much more expensive than the fossil fuels that are more commonly used ...
Study says the best energy strategies to meet the world’s growing demand for electricity are green, small and local
Sep 20, 2007 |
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The wisest energy strategy for the United States, and indeed other countries facing similar challenges, is to move away from their reliance on large-scale centralized coal and nuclear plants, and instead, invest in renewable ...
ONR and GM partner to test advanced fuel cell vehicles of the future (w/Video)
Mar 18, 2009 |
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As the global automobile industry considers alternative energy sources to replace the traditional internal combustion engine, Jessie Pacheco, a mail clerk at Camp Pendleton, has been making his rounds to Marines ...
Substantial improvement in essential cheap solar cell process
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Mar 20, 2008 |
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A cheap alternative to silicon solar cells can be found in dye-sensitised solar cells. This type of cell imitates the natural conversion of sunlight into energy by, for instance, plants and light-sensitive bacteria. Annemarie ...
300 mph: New Land Speed Record for a Hydrogen Powered Vehicle
Sep 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the complaints that many have with regard to vehicles powered by alternative energy is the fact that they don't really have a lot of speed. However, this does not necessarily have to ...
Renewable Energy Made by Mixing Salt and Fresh Water
Sep 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When a river flows into the sea, the location is more than just a haven for water commerce. The mixing of fresh and salt water that occurs at an estuary also dissipates energy, as the different ...
'Green' gasoline on the horizon?
Jan 13, 2009 |
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University of Oklahoma researchers believe newer, more environmentally friendly fuels produced from biomass could create alternative energy solutions and alleviate dependence on foreign oil without requiring changes to current ...
Predicting a boom in solar power
Jan 26, 2009 |
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Although you may not see ubiquitous solar panels while driving through Wilton, the officials of Alteris Renewables, Inc. say the idea is becoming more accepted.
Engineers unveil new lighting solutions
Jun 09, 2009 |
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A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers argues that new lighting technologies can be a key player in the portfolio of strategies needed to promote energy efficiency and to help reduce the emission of greenhouse ...
Active video games a good alternative for kids
Jul 16, 2009 |
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Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found that playing active video games can be as effective for children as moderate exercise. The findings appear this week in the journal ...
UC San Diego Adds Power Storage to Fuel Cell Project, Part of 'Smart Energy Grid'
Dec 15, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The University of California, San Diego plans to store power produced at night from a planned 2.8 megawatt "green" fuel cell and use the energy during peak-demand hours the following day when ...
Storage of carbon dioxide a vexed question
Sep 15, 2009 |
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In Sweden alone, 52 million tons of carbon dioxide is emitted every year. To mitigate the negative impacts of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide sequestration has come to the fore as a hot new method. However, the process is ...
