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America’s first offshore wind energy turbine to be set up in Cape Charles

2012-03-30T10:36:02Z

America’s first offshore wind energy turbine will show up at Chesapeake Bay off the Eastern Shore town of Cape Charles. Approved by the Virginia Marine Resources Corporation, the 479-foot-tall turbine generator will soon begin pouring in renewable juice in the grid. To be completed by the end of next year, the turbine is expected to serve for a good 20 years or more. Also, the submarine cable system that will hook this turbine to the grid is expected to sport a lifetime of 100 years. The 5MW turbine will use 15,219 feet of submerged power cables to hook up to the electricity grid. ]]> Continue reading "America’s first offshore wind energy turbine to be set up in Cape Charles" »

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African markets targeted for energy-efficient and eco-friendly electronics

2012-03-30T10:35:53Z

Electronics giants around the globe have discovered Africa to be an exploitable market to sell a range of eco-friendly and energy-efficient electronics these days. Manufacturers including South Korean electronics bigshot Samsung are now considering Africa as a great market to sell products including solar-powered lighting systems, energy-efficient televisions and appliances and a lot more. Also, given the fact that the African market contains a variety of consumer-types including those belonging to lower income groups and the brand-conscious middle class, manufacturers now have this continent in the spotlight. ]]> Continue reading "African markets targeted for energy-efficient and eco-friendly electronics" »

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Elektrobotenhuis, the solar-powered boathouse charges electric boats too

2012-03-30T10:35:26Z

At first look, we thought this one to be an art gallery. On closer inspection, we figured this amazingly unconventional structure to be a boat-charging station! Called the Elektrobotenhuis, this beautiful structure in the Netherlands was designed by Groosman Partners. Sporting 72 solar panels, the building was designed to be durable, recyclable and sustainable. A warehouse with all the know-how and tools to build electric boats packed inside, this one also sports an indoor exhibition space where boats can float and awe onlookers. With the solar array generating a good 11,072 kWh each year, enough to juice up 1,385 electric boats, the ]]> Continue reading "Elektrobotenhuis, the solar-powered boathouse charges electric boats too" »

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Solar Impulse to now fly 2,500km to Morocco using only solar energy!

2012-03-30T10:35:20Z

We’ve been following the exploits of the sugary green Solar Impulse since quite a while now, covering test flights and benchmarks set by this marvel of modern day technology. Now, the evergreen air traveler will land in the Kingdom of Morocco. For the first time ever, the Solar Impulse will be flown for a good 2,500km by Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, each taking turns to fly this solar-powered airplane without using any fossil fuels whatsoever. With a round-the-world flight planned for 2014, this flight to Morocco crossing the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean will prove to the world the usability of solar energy in the aviation industry today. ]]> Continue reading "Solar Impulse to now fly 2,500km to Morocco using only solar energy!" »

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Bamboo Wing project uses environment-friendly bamboo for building material

2012-03-30T10:35:17Z

Bamboo is probably one of the best building materials modern man can put to use to have a roof above his head. Given the fact that bamboo is bio-degradable and grows quickly, it works as an efficient eco-friendly building material. To study the benefits of bamboo building, the Bamboo Wing project was chiseled into being near Hanoi, Vietnam. Made purely from bamboo, this building structure is an aesthetic treat to say the least. Sporting a 12 meter open space without any vertical columns, this structure can be used for outdoor events such as wedding parties, live music concerts, ceremonies and the like. ]]> Continue reading "Bamboo Wing project uses environment-friendly bamboo for building material" »

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MuckBusters mobile unit generates electricity from leftover food

2012-03-30T10:35:14Z

Planning to toss those plates of leftovers from yesterday away in the waste? Give this a thought. Leftover food could very well be used to generated energy with technology company SeaB’s newest brainchild, MuckBusters. Basically mobile recycling units nestled in shipping containers, the Brit folks from SeaB are currently trying to gain public interest around the Bay Area. According to claims made, the MuckBusters system can very well generate enough electricity to power up 150 computers from half a ton of unwanted leftover food. ]]> Continue reading "MuckBusters mobile unit generates electricity from leftover food" »

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Turbo, the fastest e-bike today unveiled by Specialized

2012-03-30T10:35:11Z

Compared to the contemporary conventional means of transport, bicycles are always considered slow. Bicycle manufacturer Specialized decided to change this mindset of the masses and has pulled the veil off its spectacular and drool-worthy machine, the Turbo. Termed as the fastest e-bike today, the manufacturer concentrated on having this one go faster, without punching holes in the environment. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 28 mph (45kmph); this one uses an electric motor powered by a 342Wh capacity lithium ion battery that juices up in just 2 hours! ]]> Continue reading "Turbo, the fastest e-bike today unveiled by Specialized" »

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iZen Bamboo Keyboard for the iPad is recyclable and renewable

2012-03-27T12:09:25Z

Looking for a better way to type with your Apple iPad? This spectacular design we came across is a perfectly green peripheral for your tablet, making typing documents and data on the iPad a lot easier. Also, given the fact that the iZen Bamboo Keyboard is made from an eco-friendly source i.e. bamboo, this iPad accessory is environmentally gracious. Complete with specific iPad keys that mimic the home button, search and slideshow functions, this portable keyboard comes with a li-ion battery and is made from 92% bamboo. ]]> Continue reading "iZen Bamboo Keyboard for the iPad is recyclable and renewable" »

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MIT designs three dimensional solar panels with increased efficiency

2012-03-27T12:09:22Z

MIT has come up with an innovative way to up the scales of solar energy production. By simply ditching the conventional flat solar panel design, MIT plans to use three-dimensional solar energy harvesters shaped as cubes or towers. These according to the MIT could result in higher power generation as compared to flat solar panels. ]]> Continue reading "MIT designs three dimensional solar panels with increased efficiency" »

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Fraunhofer ISE opens hydrogen fueling station in Germany

2012-03-26T15:49:44Z

German alternative energy firm Fraunhofer ISE has launched a swank new hydrogen fueling station that could very well set a benchmark in facility designs of its type. Using energy from the sun with the help of solar panels to power up the hydrogen fuel cell system, this station was built to demonstrate the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel to petroleum. Germany is quickly turning into a substantial user of alternative fuels and this unveiling by Fraunhofer ISE further lends a hand to the country’s green endeavors. Now open to public, this station could very well be the first of many that we hope will soon be dotted around Germany. [hydrogenfuelnews]]]> "Fraunhofer ISE opens hydrogen fueling station in Germany" is a post from Greenlaunches.com

Denver Zoo powers up Tuk Tuk with panda poop!

2012-03-26T15:49:43Z

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Floating Lausitz Geierswald Resort uses solar panels and hydrothermal climate control

2012-03-23T10:28:27Z

With landspaces slowly diminishing, one of the smartest things mankind can do to solve its ever explosive population problem is living on water surfaces instead. The Lausitz Geierswald Resort located at the Lusatian Lake District in Germany follows this very principal and sports floating residences designed by architectural firm Steeltec37. Sustainable and luxurious, these living spaces are made from a light-weight metal frame base-structure atop an unsinkable pontoon. Using large window panels layered with photovoltaic film and hydrothermal heating and cooling systems, these residences also use natural lighting to the fullest with help from automated roof-lighting control systems. Costing $120 per night off-season and $225 a night during summer, this is indeed the perfect way to vacation green. ]]> Continue reading "Floating Lausitz Geierswald Resort uses solar panels and hydrothermal climate control" »

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Belgian coast to sport world’s most powerful wind turbine generating 6MW

2012-03-23T10:28:25Z

The Belgian coast will soon play home to the world’s most powerful wind turbine ever conceived. To be set up by German energy company RWE Innogy, this record-breaking wind turbine is capable of generating up to 6MW of clean and green renewable energy and sports a rotor radius of 400 feet! Rated at 6.15 MW, this one is to be installed at the Thronton Bank wind farm, helping generate about 325 MW of energy, enough to power up the lives of 600,000 people for a year! Working alone, this massive wind turbine can generate enough energy to supply for 6,000 people and is a ground-breaking technological development in the renewable energy industry. [inhabitat]]]> "Belgian coast to sport world’s most powerful wind turbine generating 6MW " is a post from Greenlaunches.com

US Army’s TARDEC to hook on to solar-powered microgrid

2012-03-22T14:41:49Z

The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is in for an energy-efficient and environment-friendly makeover. The facility located in Michigan plays home to cutting-edge vehicle research and will be the Army’s first to be powered by a solar microgrid. The microgrid will use photovoltaics and will also include wind energy generators, fuel cells, a mobile solar generator and also a charging station for EVs. The microgrid will power up two System Integration Laboratories and the parking lot as well and will add on to the Army’s efforts to go greener and more self-sustainable by the day. [cleantechnica]]]> "US Army’s TARDEC to hook on to solar-powered microgrid" is a post from Greenlaunches.com

McDonalds begins testing recyclable paper cups in the United States

2012-03-22T14:41:42Z

McDonalds, the land of burgers and fries usually attributed to obesity is now looking for ways to turn green. To start off with, the golden arched fast food chain will begin using recyclable paper cups in the near future. 2,000 restaurants of the chain making up for 15% of those in the United States alone will begin testing phases, ditching the previously used polystyrene cups for recyclable paper cups. Also, given that these cups are recyclable further ups the green quotient. Composting paper cups leads to the emission of harmful greenhouse gases. Reusing the cups instead helps save o0n paper, resulting on fewer trees being cut down. We wish McDonalds on its endeavor and hope to see polystyrene cups completely phased out in the future. [usnews] ]]> "McDonalds begins testing recyclable paper cups in the United States" is a post from Greenlaunches.com