A research team at Stanford University has developed a type of battery that takes advantage of the salt found in sea water to efficiently generate electricity.
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Portland Apartments Go Green In EcoFlats
Portland, Oregon, already playing host to an array of green buildings, gets another as the uber-eco EcoFlats apartments open to renters. We take a preview.
DIY Wind Turbine Project Goes Open Source
This DIY, vertical-axis wind turbine uses easily attainable parts, can be built by anyone and yields impressive power output. As a bonus, it’s open source.
Post Katrina Lower 9th Ward Homes Go Green
The Make It Right Foundation–created by actor Brad Pitt, after visiting New Orleans, post-Katrina–is dedicated to the green re-building of the Lower 9th Ward.
Solar Power Research An Energy Crisis Fix?
Cheaper solar might be on the way after a Stanford team uses a nanometer-thick layer of organic material to boost the efficiency of quantum dot cells.
Portland Water House A Green Housing Dream
The Portland Water House, as showcased in this photo gallery, is an example of how public/private partnerships are moving forward the green economy.
Solar Decathlon Deserves The National Mall
The annual Solar Decathlon event, held at the National Mall is Washington D.C., has been booted from the property. One of its supporters argues for its reinstatement.
Where Solar Energy Storage Meets Smart Grid
We take an in-depth look at Sunverge’s new Solar Integration System for connecting residential solar energy storage with smart grid tech.
An Almost Clean Energy World By 2050?
The WWF outlines a 2050 scenario in which we use less energy more efficiently, and almost all of it comes from renewable sources. Oh, and no nukes.
From Devastation To LEED: A Small Town Story
Greensburg, Kansas, population 900, was devastated several years ago by a powerful tornado. The town has now rebuilt itself to become one of America’s greenest communities.
Solar Power Energized By DOE’s SunShot
The U.S. has announced $27 million in funding for projects under “SunShot,” an effort to drive the price of solar power down to around $1 a watt.
Wave Power 101: A Clean Energy Primer
In this wave energy primer, we offer an overview on this nascent form of renewable energy, including its promise, potentials and challenges.
Kinetic Energy Power Gadgets Guide
While many renewable energy technologies generate electricity via movement of the elements, a new class of devices are wholly human-powered.
Sage On Making Window Glass Smarter
Jim Wilson, CMO of Sage, talks about how he believes his company’s smart glass is set to change the way green buildings work.