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    Floating solar energy soon to be a reality in India with Tata Power

    Posted on March 29, 2011 by gavril

    Wind turbines have been spotted offshore, far out in the sea, spinning to the beat of the wind and generating electricity. Solar panels looking up adoringly at the sun and soaking in the juice, offshore, isn’t so much of a … Continue reading3 →

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    The T-shirt that hates having you lazing around, powered by solar energy

    Posted on March 16, 2011 by gavril

    Well, here’s a T-shirt that might just help increase your productivity, or probably end up frustrating you. What interested us though was the way it powers up, with solar energy. Known as the Motivational Moody Workout T-Shirt, this one created … Continue reading3 →

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    China’s crystalline sports complex uses solar energy

    Posted on March 15, 2011 by gavril

    The 2013 National Games to be held in China will have a sparkling green venue. The solar powered sports complex designed by EMERGENT Architecture in Shenyang will soak in energy from the sun to power up and will be a … Continue reading3 →

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    A tank that plays music with energy from the sun

    Posted on February 14, 2011 by gavril

    While most tanks are meant to cause a load of destruction, bombing out enemies at wars and such, we came across a tank that simply plays music, to kick in the vibe at outdoor parties! This Solar Powered 2.0 stereo … Continue reading3 →

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    Asian laboratory creates hydrogen from water with solar energy

    Posted on February 9, 2011 by gavril

    Now fuel-cell cars haven’t really caught on as much as manufacturers expected them to till date, taken that hydrogen fuel can, at times, be difficult to create, transport and store. Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University however have devoted an … Continue reading3 →

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    Cooking green with solar energy, the Hot Liner stove

    Posted on February 3, 2011 by gavril

    We’ve seen some pretty green stoves around before like the Scan 58 environment friendly wood burning stove and the BioLite stove. Here’s yet another green way to cook your meal, designed by Yonggu Do & Eunha Seo. Known as the … Continue reading3 →

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    The Solaroad in Krommenie is a solar energy generating cycle lane

    Posted on February 1, 2011 by gavril

    Riding a bicycle sure helps save a load of energy, taken that you chose to leave your gas-o-holic car home and opt for a greener pair of wheels. Well, riding a bicycle in the town of Krommenie, near Amsterdam could … Continue reading3 →

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    Hydrodeck pool slat heats swimming pools with solar energy

    Posted on January 19, 2011 by gavril

    Well, if you could afford a pool in your backyard, we’re pretty sure you could also do with a high tech cover for the pool, to keep the water free from any of those falling autumn leaves or the neighbor’s … Continue reading3 →

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    JR Osaka Station to boast rainwater recycling system and solar energy generation

    Posted on January 18, 2011 by gavril

    The JR Osaka Station is busy undergoing a makeover that will complete in April. Well, besides a new look and better feel, the station is also being given a darker shade of green by JR West in an effort to … Continue reading3 →

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    Hydroleaf bus shelter powered by solar energy with a water dispenser

    Posted on December 31, 2010 by gavril

    Waiting for a bus could just be a better experience in future, especially if you’re waiting below a Hydroleaf. Essentially a bus shelter, this one uses a bunch of solar panels integrated up there to collect solar juice which is … Continue reading3 →

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