Wind jet
A design that draws on jet engine technology could halve the cost of generating electricity from wind.
Cylindrical Solar Cells For Big Buildings
Cylindrical solar cells, which can be arranged in rows to make solar panels,
are particularly suited for generating power atop commercial buildings.
A startup is selling cylindrical solar cells that can generate more power than conventional panels.
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90,000 Homes In The Netherlands To Be Powered By Chicken Manure
Some Powerful Poo!
So, you’re an Earth-loving, eco-friendly environmentalist, as it’s all the rage these days. Alternative sources of energy, such as wind and solar, are what you’re looking to use to get your juice. OK, that’s cool. But what about more… unorthodox sources of power? I’m talking, of course, about chicken crap.
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First Power Generator To Draw Energy From Ocean Tides
SeaGen
This summer, the first commercial electrical generator to draw power from the ocean tide began supplying Northern Ireland with energy.
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