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    Massachusetts plays home to green solar powered railway station

    Posted on November 17, 2010 by gavril

    Public mass-transit in the state of Massachusetts sees a greener horizon now. Governor Deval Patrick recently inaugurated the $13.5 million commuter rail station at historic Fenway Park, powered by solar energy. Known as the Yawkey Station, this one juices up … Continue reading3 →

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    Taiwan’s first railway station powered by solar power built by local government

    Posted on July 13, 2010 by gavril

    TRA brings sunshine to the railway. The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) will open a sparkling new station, its first to be powered by the sun. The solar powered station will open up to commuters on July 14 and is an … Continue reading3 →

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    Honda builds solar hydrogen stations

    Posted on January 28, 2010 by shvveta

    Honda has always vouched for the usage of hydrogen fuel cells as a solution to zero emissions mobility. They have now developed a new version of solar hydrogen station that can be used at home. In about eight hours, it … Continue reading3 →

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    Antarctica’s most eco-friendly station powered by renewable energy

    Posted on February 16, 2009 by deepa

    Finally the Earth’s southern most continent can boast of green, clean energy. Eight wind turbines are rolling to provide 230V of electricity to charge up the Princess Elisabeth Station. Braving temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius and 200mph wind … Continue reading3 →

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    Revolving door churns out green energy to light up the station

    Posted on December 11, 2008 by deepa

    Following closely in footsteps of Tokyo’s human powered electric board, here is one more example of how humans can be free of the grid if they intend to. You will follow what I am trying to put across as you … Continue reading3 →

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    Power generating mat at Japan’s station brings the green energy to light

    Posted on December 11, 2008 by deepa

    Human powered energy isn’t new as we have seen discos and gyms being powered by the energy exuded by people dancing or working out at such places. The latest to be hit by this green trend is Tokyo’s Shibuya station. … Continue reading3 →

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