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Alternative energy news including wind energy, solar energy, hydropower, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen fuel cells, and biomass. We try to focus on diy altenergy projects you can do in your own backyard.
Backpack Hydroelectric Plant Gives You 500 Watts on the Move
A human-portable hydroelectric generator that weighs about 30 pounds and generates 500 watts of power may soon be a new option for off-grid power. Developed by Bourne Energy of Mailbu, California, the Backpack Power Plant can create clean, quiet power from any stream deeper than 4 feet.” (via Backpack Hydroelectric Plant Gives You 500 Watts on the Move | Wired Science | Wired.com)
Toshiba Enters Residential Solar Cell System Market
“Toshiba Corp will start selling residential solar cell systems using SunPower Corp’s monocrystalline silicon solar battery module April 1, 2010. ” Toshiba Enters Residential Solar Cell System Market — Tech-On!
World’s Mightiest Solar Boat Unveiled
The PlanetSolar catamaran will circumnavigate the globe in 120 days running on nothing but the sun’s energy World’s Mightiest Solar Boat Unveiled: Scientific American
Google Develops Prototype Mirror for Solar Thermal Energy
“Google Inc has developed a prototype for a new mirror technology that could cut by half the cost of building a solar thermal plant, the company’s green energy czar said on Friday.” (via Exclusive: Google develops prototype mirror for solar energy | Reuters)
Guy Adds Boat Tail to Car, Increases MPG by 15.1%
Guy Adds Boat Tail to Car, Increases MPG by 15.1% : TreeHugger
Tesla breaks land record for electric car on a single charge
Internode managing director Simon Hackett has driven his Tesla Roadster into the record books, completing 501km on a single electric charge in the 2009 Global Green Challenge (via Tesla breaks land record for electric car on a single charge - News - PC Authority)
Can’t Afford Solar Panels? Lease Them
If you live in California, Oregon or Arizona you may be able to lease solar panels starting next year. Can’t Afford Solar Panels? Lease Them - CBS Evening News - CBS News
Solar Shingles from Dow in 2011
Dow said it would begin selling a new rooftop shingle next year that converts sunlight into electricity … The new solar shingles can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingles. Dow to sell solar shingle, sees huge market | Industries | Financial Services | Reuters
Wearable Solar Panel Vest For Outdoor Workers
While the vest is applicable to anyone who works outdoors, the user profile was built around “boda bodas,” the cyclists who transport people between immigration offices along the borders of African countries. Wearable Solar Panel Vest For Outdoor Workers - PSFK
