Alternative Energy News

MARCH 26, 2015

Electric Cars | Fuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Transportation This Tuesday we had a unique opportunity to preview the Vancouver International Auto Show. This year’s show features a wide variety of electric, hydrogen and hybrid-electric vehicles. We took full advantage and we’re absolutely thrilled to see so many manufacturers putting research and development into clean transportation technologies. Almost every manufacturer had something future-friendly to […].

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Alternative Energy News

FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Energy Inventions | Future Technology | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power How would nature do it? Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland may be discovering the answer, thanks to advancing solar and 3D printing technologies. They have developed some very decorative prototypes of what they are calling “energy harvesting trees” The tiny leaves generate and store solar energy and can be used to […].

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Alternative Energy News

APRIL 13, 2015

Energy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar Power German Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon has created a spherical sun power generator prototype called the beta.ray. His technology will combine spherical geometry principles with a dual axis tracking system, allowing […]. Energy Inventions Future Technology Solar Power future

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Alternative Energy News

APRIL 2, 2015

Environment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Skylights, balconies and large windows encircle the dwelling, allowing for efficient lighting and beautiful […].

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 23, 2015

Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines A French company called New Wind is installing tree-shaped wind turbines at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The company’s founder, Jérôme Michaud-Larivière came up with the idea while in a Paris square, when he “saw the leaves tremble when there was not a breath of air.” ” He hopes the trees can be […]. Energy Inventions Wind Power Wind Turbines wind

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 12, 2015

Pedal Power | Solar Power | Transportation Described as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet”, The ELF is a solar and pedal-powered hybrid tricycle hand-built in the United States by Organic Transit. It is available in one, two and three seater models, and according to their website it gets the equivalent of 1800 miles per gallon! It is legally considered a […]. Pedal Power Solar Power Transportation human

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 19, 2015

Energy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar Power Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit electricity wirelessly. The goal of the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS), is to be able to transmit energy from orbiting solar panels by 2030. On March 12th, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MHI) successfully conducted a ground demonstration test of […]. Energy Inventions Future Technology Solar Power future

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 9, 2015

Electric Cars | Future Technology | Transportation We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electric cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Show, Goodyear unveiled a new concept tire called the BH03. While we don’t know why it is called that, we do know that Goodyear’s new tire looks radical and could potentially generate electricity for electric cars […]. Electric Cars Future Technology Transportation electric cars

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 31, 2015

Energy Politics | Environment and Sustainability | Solar Power France keeps making green headlines lately… the Eiffel Tower’s wind turbines, the tree-shaped wind turbines being installed in Paris, and now an exciting new law that is sure to have a huge environmental impact in urban centers. Every new commercial building in France must meet a new building requirement; the roof must be at least […]. Energy Politics Environment and Sustainability Solar Power environment

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 8, 2015

Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines Back in 2013 Google purchased a company called Makani, creators of the Energy Kite. Their goal is to make wind energy pricing competitive with fossil fuels, and they believe a new approach is needed. The Energy Kite is a new type of wind turbine, designed to generate more energy using 90% less materials. “Makani’s energy […]. Energy Inventions Wind Power Wind Turbines flight

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 16, 2015

Energy Industry | Wind Power | Wind Turbines The 126 year old Eiffel Tower is going green! A pair of camouflaged VisionAIR5 wind turbines were installed inside the scaffolding on the second floor, and are expected to generate 10,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year. That’s enough to power the tower’s entire first floor; including history exhibits, a souvenir shop and restaurants. The […]. Energy Industry Wind Power Wind Turbines wind

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 24, 2015

Energy Industry | Future Technology | Solar Power AORA Solar has announced that it will begin construction of its solar-biogas power plants in Ethiopia. Construction of the first pilot plant will start by mid-2015. Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy has stated that ” AORA’s unique solar-hybrid technology is impressive and well-suited to provide both energy and heat to support local economic […]. Energy Industry Future Technology Solar Power solar

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 13, 2015

Hybrid Cars | Transportation It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project took just over a week to complete using scrap materials, and ended up costing him just under $150. What inspired this project? Lawler says “There’s […]. Hybrid Cars Transportation hybrid cars

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 14, 2015

Energy Inventions | Hydro Power | Wave Power Mechanical Engineer David Hartmann and Craftsman Jason Ballash have designed a new wave power technology called the KymoGen, which has the potential to produce clean, low-cost energy using the constant power of waves. Key to the design is its simplicity. A portable 8’x8′ platform is tethered to a mooring on the sea floor. Inside the […]. Energy Inventions Hydro Power Wave Power hydro

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 30, 2015

Electric Cars | Future Technology | Transportation Recent rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electric car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept images of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation that Apple may be in talks to purchase electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors inspired the illustrations to have a similar resemblance. Apple obviously has the […]. Electric Cars Future Technology Transportation electric cars future

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 15, 2015

Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines Iowa State Aerospace Engineers Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are exploring the possibility of adding a smaller, secondary rotor to wind turbines. The engineers studied the base of existing turbines and found two major problems. First, they are big round structural pieces that don’t harvest any wind energy because they are not shaped like an […]. Energy Inventions Wind Power Wind Turbines

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 4, 2015

Electric Cars | Future Technology | Transportation 3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a complete and functional electric automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). 18 months ago, Phoenix Arizona company Local Motors teamed up with Cincinnati Incorporated to develop a neighborhood electric car. The project is open source; members are encouraged […].

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 10, 2015

Energy Inventions | Human Power | Hydro Power We just received an email from a company called Hydrobee, asking us to vote for them as Autodesk’s inventor of the Year. Having never heard of this we checked it out… what a neat invention! This soda-can sized device generates electricity for USB devices when you’re off the grid. It can generate power using flowing […]. Energy Inventions Human Power Hydro Power hydro

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 27, 2015

Electric Cars | Transportation Some Friday fun… we discovered this intriguing electric beast while covering this week’s Vancouver Auto Show. It’s not really going to do much to help the environment, but we think it’s kind of neat that many manufacturers are jumping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. If anything this could help expose new technologies to a completely […]. Electric Cars Transportation

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Cleantech Blog

MARCH 18, 2015

by Neal Dikeman, chief blogger, Cleantech Blog Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been the electric vehicle darling since almost the day it launched. I’d argue there are some really neat aspects to its product and strategy, but it is far from a resounding market leader in EVs.

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 5, 2015

Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines Sri Lankan inventor Leelananda Jayasuriya just sent us this concept for a Lateral Axis Wind Turbine. The turbine functions just like a Ferris Wheel, with the blades orbiting in an epicyclical path around the central shaft. Leelananda believes there are many advantages to his design: it can rotate with the direction of the wind, it […]. Energy Inventions Wind Power Wind Turbines wind

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 11, 2015

Energy Economy | Energy Industry | Environment and Sustainability Environmentalists have pushed greenhouse gases as being the leading cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide has been regarded as being the biggest contributor to the greenhouse effect. But what if there was a way to recycle the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere? Carbon dioxide is a major byproduct of industrial power generation […].

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 6, 2015

Electric Cars | Energy Industry | Transportation Ever wanted to own an electric car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a new leaf with it’s new 100% electric e-NV200 — a 7-seater electric minivan — perfect for cargo, families and even taxis. Previously only available as a 5-seater, the new model has […]. Electric Cars Energy Industry Transportation electric cars

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Alternative Energy News

APRIL 9, 2015

Fuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Public Transit | Transportation In an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s first hydrogen powered tram. The tram took two years of research and development to complete, and will be powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells. Since this is a tram […]. Fuel Cells Hydrogen Fuel Public Transit Transportation hydrogen

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Martin LaMonica

DECEMBER 30, 2015

2015, the year that was: environment and energy. Martin LaMonica , The Conversation. As we approach 2016, we look back at the big – even world-changing – stories of The Conversation’s environment and energy coverage this year. The biggest story of 2105 from the environment and energy desk is a clear choice but, paradoxically, its impact is still murky.

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Alternative Energy News

MARCH 2, 2015

Energy Politics | Environment and Sustainability | Future Technology Today Google announced their exciting proposal to redevelop four sites in Mountain View, California. Designed by Bjarke Ingels at BIG and Thomas Heatherwick at Heatherwick Studio, the new headquarters will be the first time Google will design and build their offices from scratch. The concept is simple and genius: instead of building permanent structures with […].

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 15, 2015

All eyes are on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Yes, it’s possible to make money and save the world from climate disaster. By Elena Lucas. Climate Change Conference. But what if solving the global climate crisis wasn’t about political willpower or technical know-how? Peter Thiel declared the cleantech sector — solar panels, wind turbines, and more — a “disaster” in 2011.

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Living Green Technology

DECEMBER 30, 2015

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 25, 2015

At WCS Talks 2015. Here’s just a small part of our speaker lineup: We’re thrilled to be hosting the 2015 WCS Talks at Google — which is also providing two of our speakers for the day. By Rosana Francescato. Where can you learn about, and be inspired by, the many cleantech and sustainability solutions happening all around us — and the women making them happen?

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 5, 2015

By Maria Ava. With the holiday shopping season upon us, there’s no better time to consider your fashion choices — and the impact they have on people and planet. Maria Ramos sheds light on this in her review of a new film that takes a close look at the fashion industry. Fast fashion is a relatively new phenomenon within the fashion industry. It calls for the fast turnaround of new designs from the runway to the storefront, to meet the high demands of the latest fashion trends.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

By Rosana Francescato. If you’ve attended many cleantech events, you’re probably familiar with this scene: a panel of men, with maybe a token woman thrown in — maybe not — addresses an audience of mostly men. This scenario is so pervasive that it’s led to a number of pledges not to appear on tech panels unless women are better represented. Women in Cleantech and Sustainability turned that familiar scene on its head at our recent event, the 2nd Annual WCS Talks.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 11, 2015

By Rosana Francescato. You can’t go to a major solar conference without hearing about women in solar. It was a recurring theme at Solar Power International this year. So, what’s the buzz? The issue. In case you’re new to this one, here’s a quick rundown on the issue, which I’ve covered before : Women make up only about 20% of the solar workforce. Companies with more women, and more diversity in general, do better. Many solar customers are women, so we need solar workers who understand them.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

By Paricha Duangtaweesub. Palo Alto Grand Opening of Apocalypse Project. Catherine Sarah Young believes in the power of experiences and the impact of sharing them. “If If you experience something, it stays with you forever,” she proclaimed at the speaker panel and fashion show event “ Apocalypse Project: Ideas for a Hotter Planet.” Young and her collaborators are working on a version of the future where we live sustainability and in harmony with nature. And her weapon of choice?

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

When you think of women in cleantech these days, quite a few come to mind. We’d venture to guess that most of them are on Twitter. That makes us especially proud that our Women in Cleantech and Sustainability founder, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, made this TechRepublic list of cleantech women leaders to follow on Twitter. With women working in all sectors of the industry — from energy storage in the U.S. to off-grid solar solutions in Africa — there were a lot to pick from.

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JULY 7, 2015

By Rachel Barron This article originally appeared on SolarEnergy.net , and is reprinted with permission Jeanine Cotter, CEO of solar installation company Luminalt, has witnessed profound resiliency.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 25, 2015

By Maria Ava. Despite all the advances women have made in the world, we’re still underrepresented in tech. Cleantech is no exception. Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? Perhaps it starts when we’re younger and are taught that science and technology are exclusively for boys. This can be amplified further when we actually do get into the field, and biases and questions about our capabilities come into play. No matter the reason, it’s an ongoing issue that must be addressed.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 4, 2015

Posted by Guest Contributor By Elizabeth Galusha Women in Solar Energy (WISE) hosted a #NationWISE Multi-City Roundtable in 14 cities on February 24, 2015. The mission of WISE is to advance women in all aspects of the solar energy industry. Currently, women account for 21.6% of the workforce in the solar industry, according to the 2014 Solar Foundation annual job census. The objective of the national roundtable was to help WISE develop an action to present to the solar industry.

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Cleantech Blog

MARCH 16, 2015

Analysis of 2014 financial results and valuation of Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA). Blog Cleantech News electric car electric vehicle EV F GM Model S Model X Nissan Toyota TSLA

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 6, 2015

Posted by Rosana Francescato. Have you signed the pledge yet? Don’t know what I’m talking about? What the pledge is all about It’s simple: The #NationWISE Pledge , from Women in Solar Energy (WISE), aims to foster a strong female workforce for clean energy. The pledge came out of a Multi-City Roundtable held in 14 cities in late February. It was an unusual event in offering much more than just a panel discussion. After that brief inspiration, the event got much more interactive.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

APRIL 5, 2015

Posted by Rosana Francescato Have you been watching the trend of institutions and cities divesting from coal? Are you wondering how you can get in on the action? As it turns out, it’s not that hard for any of us to divest. Dale Wannen was on hand to tell us how to do just that at a recent Women in Cleantech and Sustainability event, “ Kicking Coal out of Your Portfolio.”. In case you’re wondering why you’d want to divest from coal, consider that coal is the dirtiest of all energy sources.

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Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

No doubt, using disposable tableware is utterly convenient. But it is also short lived and an absolute mess for the environment. Just take a look at your trash can after a party. Mounds of disposable paper and plastic bags and containers and you will too feel bad for the environment. We know that plastic or many other materials that disposable tableware is made of take months and even years to degrade, leaking harmful chemicals in the process.

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Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our oceans are rapidly filling up with plastic trash and will soon be clogged with it too. According to a report by the journal Science, in 2010 itself, a staggering eight million tons of plastic trash went into oceans from the 192 coastal countries of the world. Backed by extensive research and data analysis, the study also mentions that the rate at which this trash is increasing. It mentions that the amount of plastic going inside ocean will inflate by ten times in the next ten years.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 11, 2015

Del Chiaro is also looking to hire its fifth staff member early this year, and expects CALSEIA’s 2015 budget to reach about $850,000. What initiatives are on CALSEIA’s agenda in 2015 to help the California solar industry stay on a smooth path of growth? Posted by Guest Contributor By Rachel Barron This article originally appeared on SolarEnergy.net , and is reprinted with permission. It’s no secret that California is king when it comes to the U.S. solar industry.

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