Water is a key hidden cost of fossil-fuel power generation, and nukes, and a new report suggests that’s another argument for turning to solar and wind.
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France, Germany Take Top Dog In Solar Architecture Contest
The Canopea home by the team from Rhône-Alpes, France, has taken first prize in the Architecture Contest of the Solar Decathlon Europe, with Germany in second.
Solar Goliath: Europe Accounts For 70% Of Global PV
How dominant is Europe in solar power? It has 51 gigawatts out of 70 GW of global installed capacity, according to a new EU report.
Solar-Covered Canals Catching On In India
The Indian state of Gujarat unveiled a 1-megawatt solar power system covering a stretch of irrigation canal – and now a second state is planning to do even more.
World’s Largest Movable 3D Print Pavilion Opens To Public
DUS Architects of Amsterdam has launched the world’s largest 3D printer, the KamerMaker, which is capable of fabricating room-sized structures from bio-plastic.
845-MW Shepherds Flat Wind Farm Marks Opening
The second-largest wind farm in the country officially opens in Oregon; it’ll produce 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Wind Scores A Victory In Idaho Power Battle
Federal regulators rule that an Idaho utility must honor its long-term agreements and buy wind power even when demand is low and other, cheaper options are available.
How To Recycle Your Cell Phone Responsibly
Get a comparison of some of the most popular cell phone recycling schemes in the United States.
Is This The Most Sustainable House In The World?
Far north on the isle of Unst in Scotland, a retired schoolteacher and her husband have used wind power to build what may be the greenest home in the world.
Wave Power Anticipation Builds In Oregon
On the ocean off Oregon, the power of the Pacific becomes obvious; but the reality of developing the resource suggests a long, difficult process is at hand.
$10M Rooftop Solar Competition Opens With Soft-Cost Focus
The DOE-sponsored “Race for the Rooftops” competition is looking for teams to install solar at $1/watt for non-hardware costs – and fast.
Big Retailers Rule In Onsite Solar Power
Walmart is No. 1, followed by Costco, Ikea, Kohl’s and Macy’s in a new compilation of the top U.S. companies for solar power capacity.
Oregon Eco-Winery Goes Beyond LEED
Stoller was the first winery in the U.S. to achieve LEED Gold in 2006, and its new tasting room furthers that green focus with solar power and reclaimed wood.
Can Weed-Seeking Robots Replace Planet-Killing Herbicides?
Herbicides are great in theory, but they end up killing lots of things besides their intended target. According one technology startup, the best alternative might come in the form of weed-pulling robots.