Sustainable Energy - without the hot air
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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.
Solar-Powered City
A real-estate developer announced Thursday it is teaming with Florida Power & Light to create what the company says will be the first city powered by solar energy. Kitson & Partners, based in Palm Beach Gardens, said FPL will construct the ”world’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant” at Babcock Ranch, a 17,000-acre development north of Fort Myers. (via FPL, developer to team up on solar-powered town in Florida - Business - MiamiHerald.com)
Hydrogen 101: What you need to know
Hydrogen 101: What you need to know - Hydrogen notebook - The State
Largest Rooftop Solar Power Array in the US Dedicated… In Atlantic City
The 2.37 MW array is currently the nation’s largest single rooftop solar power system (via Largest Rooftop Solar Power Array in the US Dedicated… In Atlantic City : TreeHugger)
Philips MASTER LED Fits “Normal” Light Bulb Sockets
Utilizing LUXEON® Rebel technology for outstanding performance in accent and general lighting, the plug-and-play MASTER LED range brings all the benefits of innovative LED technology to familiar functional lighting applications. LED for qualitative general and accent lighting
Solar Panels Reach $1 a Watt
A solar power milestone was reached on Tuesday when First Solar Inc brought its manufacturing costs for solar panels down to $1 per watt. (via Solar Panels Get Cheap, But Will the Trend Last? - Research says Silicon Solar Panels like First Solar Uses May Not Hold Up to Scale - Popular Mechanics)
The PotMaker®
Recycle old newspapers into compact, environmentally-friendly transplant pots with this simple, 2-piece tool. It’s fast, fun and extremely easy. (via Lehman’s - Products for Simple, Self-sufficient Living)
GreenWheel Turns Pedal Bike Into Electric Hog
The next time you change a bike tire, think about upgrading your power as well. Scientists at MIT are testing a new power generation, storage and propulsion system known as the GreenWheel that will turn any pedal bicycle into an electric hog. GreenWheel Turns Pedal Bike Into Electric Hog: Discovery News
A team of students at MIT have invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while it smooths the ride more effectively than conventional shocks. (via MIT Team Creates Shock That Recharges Your Car)
Solar power lights up Africa
Solar power lights up Africa - Africa, World - The Independent
