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New solar-powered robots will clean up Argentina's waterways

Inhabitat - Innovation

Argentina is planning to send solar-powered robots out to clean its dirty harbors. If it works, the self-propelled robots may make a big dent in the country’s plastic pollution problem.

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Novel system converts CO2 and plastic waste into a clean fuel

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers have demonstrated a novel system for transforming captured carbon and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other valuable chemicals using solar energy. On the other plastics are converted into useful chemicals using only sunlight. The various components of the system (image credit: Ariffin Mohamad Annuar).

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A solar-powered catamaran with a built-in plastic clean-up system sets sail off the coast of Ibiza

Inhabitat - Innovation

Tourists from all over the world flock to Spain's coastal regions throughout the year; however, the rising amount of plastic waste accumulating in the Mediterranean is threatening to do irreversible damage to these once-pristine waters. Thankfully, one forward-thinking cruise company is doing its part to keep the damage at bay.

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Scientist use "miracle material" to make sustainable fuel

Inhabitat - Innovation

University of Cambridge researchers have developed a new solar-powered system to convert greenhouse gases and plastic waste into sustainable fuels. The new solar-powered reactor could have applications for many industries.

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Installation tips: EZ Solar has some thoughts on rooftop wire management

Solar Power World

For insight into the “balance of system component” segment, SPW talked with Ben Wade, founder and CEO of EZ Solar Products, to learn more about cable and wire management on rooftops. Are cable zip ties a viable option for cable management?

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HellermannTyton releases plastic solar tie rated to last 25+ years

Solar Power World

HellermannTyton has released a commercial-scale, plastic solar tie that is designed to last more than 25 years. The PVDF Solar Tie delivers all-weather performance and longevity in an otherwise familiar-looking fastener design.

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Buoyant racking turns water into an ideal solar site The floats, mooring and anchors of floating solar.

Solar Power World

Floating solar projects are scaling up in the United States, and while the technology is still emerging here, it isn’t necessarily entering uncharted waters. </span> appeared first on Solar Power World. </span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

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