A Cambridge engineer says the use of guy wires and composite materials could radically improve the payback on offshore wind turbines.
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Farmed Fish Float (Almost) Free In Clever Geodesic Domes
The Aquapod is a floating mesh sphere (inspired by the geodesic dome) for the open ocean that offers a greener, more humane alternative to near-shore farming.
Wave-Powered Seabot Now A Shark Tracker
The Wave Glider, powered by the motion of the sea (and with solar for its electronics), is part of a white shark tracking team off the San Francisco coast.
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.
On Wind, Obama Sees A Clean Energy Winner
Once, Solyndra was going to make clean energy an albatross for President Obama. But with wind the focus, everything seems to have changed.
Scientists: Wastewater Can Be An Energy Superstar
Researchers at Oregon State University say their new microbial fuel cell is 10 to 50 times better at producing power from wastewater than current versions.
The Netherlands’ “Inspiration House” Models Cradle-To-Cradle
Designed, in part, by the visionary behind cradle-to-cradle design, the Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte “Inspiration House” offers a showcase for zero-waste building.
London 2012: Green Building Wins (And Fails)
This summer’s Olympics have been called the greenest yet — but the lion’s share of its emissions were generated by the (green) buildings of the Olympic Park.
Floating Wind Turbines Bound For Maine Waters?
The Obama administration begins formal review of a proposal to lease an ocean tract off Maine for a 12-megawatt floating wind turbine demonstration project.
In London, A Big Win For Green Building
In the London borough of Newham, where much of the Olympic Park is located, one of the greenest buildings in the world is on the rise at the Royal Docks.
3 Wearable Technologies That Could Make Us Healthier
Check out these three technologically-enhanced garments that in the future could help to improve the health of the wearer.
Smart Car & Camper Combined To Create Super Efficient RV
An RV concept morphs between car and house within minutes, making exploration more efficient.
US Military: Bring On The Solar, Wind Power
The Defense and Interior departments partner to build clean-power resources on military land and open up the seas for offshore wind.
In Portugal, A Military Base Becomes A Conservation Center
The Challenge Winner in the 2011 Open Architecture Challenge reimagines an abandoned military base in Portugal as a sustainable center for coastal conservation.