Researchers are trying to boost the efficiency and lower the cost of technology that uses concentrating solar power to turn natural gas into higher-value syngas.
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Ionic Wind Efficiency Thrusts Into Spotlight
MIT says new research suggests that thrusters powered by ionic wind could be an efficient alternative to conventional atmospheric propulsion technologies.
Diagonal Tower Adds New Slant To Skyscraper Efficiency
The 64-story Diagonal Tower planned for Seoul, South Korea, includes several passive energy systems and will use 25 percent less structural steel than similarly sized buildings.
Solar PV Industry Now Operating As Net Energy Producer
Even with its fantastic growth rate, solar PV, thanks to manufacturing and materials efficiency gains, is operating as a net energy producer, Stanford researchers say.
The Coolest Tidal Energy Proposal Ever
The U.K. is contemplating ways to take advantage of its enormous tidal range, and no vision looks more fetching than the proposal for Swansea Bay.
Boston’s Deep Energy Retrofit Goes Platinum
With a 5-inch-thick shell of super-insulation materials, a retrofit apartment complex in Boston plans to reduce heating and hot water costs by 73 percent.
Oregon Passive House Aims To Slash Energy Bills
Oregon’s Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, currently being built with super-insulated walls and airtight windows, is expected to have energy bills that average just $50 per year.
Apple Designs A Wind Energy Storage Scheme
Apple Insider uncovers a patent application by the computer company for a system to convert wind energy into heat in order to store the energy for later use.
Solar Tracker Mimics Sunflower To Boost Efficiency
Inspired by the sunflower, Wisconsin researchers develop a solar tracker using artificial heliotropism, enhancing PV efficiency without gears or motors.
Starbucks Pilot Program Aims To Serve Up Efficiency
As part of its overall aim to decrease energy usage by 25%, Starbucks looks to serve up energy efficiency with a little friendly competition between stores.
Navy’s Hawaii Ocean Energy Plans Taking Shape
The Navy, working with the U.S. Department of Energy, will pick three ocean energy power developers to occupy Wave Energy Test Site moorings at Kaneohe Bay.
Clean Energy On The Farm Gets Big US Assist
The Obama administration is promoting the successes of the Rural Energy for America Program, which backs renewable energy and efficiency on U.S. farms.
Green Military: Battlefield Energy Goals Mapped Out
The Pentagon announces an implementation plan for its bold, renewables-heavy energy strategy, with security, innovation and efficiency key planks.
Ebay Data Center A Case Study In Energy Savings
The Green Grid points to eBay’s new Phoenix data center as a way companies can consolidate and operate using less energy.