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After Maldives, Philippines to go green: Taps geothermal energy

This Monday the Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed inaugurated a 30 turbines wind farm which with an installed capacity of 75 MW of power. Now its Philippines which is looking to tap into another...

Solar Energy – Are our Expectations Too High

A look at Solar Energy and whether it can live up to our expectations and provide clean energy to the masses. Solar energy and wind power are renewable energy technologies that have been lauded in the press

Calderon Admits Mexico's Oil Depletion

 "We are running out of it" President Calderon said as he referred to oil extraction in Mexico. He regretted the Congress not approving a reform that allowed private resources in the construction of...

New Energy Breakthrough: Sunpress: C4H10/ Inert Elextrix ......not to be con...

The International Institute of Nonviolence News&Opinion By: Rev. Jermano..   Since I have a strong interest in alternative energies I have actually come upon a new way to make electricity. I  call it...

Ocean currents can power the world, say scientists

A new type of technology is being developed to extract energy from even slow-moving rivers and ocean currents.  Scientists involved in the project believe this new technology could greatly improve the...

A Land Rush in Wyoming Spurred by Wind Power

The lure of steady winds in the open spaces of the American midwestern and western states is driving a land-grab by developers hoping to get land rights and easements on-the-cheap from unsuspecting ranchers and...

Electric vehicle industry going global as Asia invests in energy storage

"Electric vehicle industry going global as Asia invests in energy storage October 27 2008 / by Garry GoldenCategory: Energy   Year: 2011   Rating: 9 Hot New Want to think about a tough pill to swallow? Electric cars are not likely to make countries...

Scottish Seaweed could 'fuel future'

Scotland could be at the centre of moves to utilise seaweed and algae biomass to be used for fuel and heating.Moves are being made to set up pilot seaweed farms off the West Coast of Scotland to find out which...

Chicken Power!

Chicken is one of my favorite meats. It's easy to cook, low fat, and now it's powering over 90,000 homes in the Netherlands. Seems as though the parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy has come up...

Wind Energy Myths

There are currently many wind power myths associated with this type of alternative energy that may be contributing to the slow production of new wind farms. By addressing each issue we can begin to filter out...

Geothermal energy holds key benefits to clean electricity

From my personal blog : " Renewable energy projects are beginning to show the world just how efficient and safe, producing electricity can be. Rising costs of fossil fuels have given cities and nations a reason...

Tax credits for green rooftops in NYC

Under a recent New York City law, building owners now have the option of installing green rooftops for a 1 year property tax credit of $100,000. Each owner claiming the credit would have to utilize at least 50% of...

Beijing showcasing SolarWall technology

Solar power company, Conserval Engineering, has designed its SolarWall technology into the Olympic Village construction of Beijing. The SolarWall PV/T (photovoltaic + solar thermal) incorporates the thermal...

Ethanol being converted from household and landfill waste

Rising food prices have recently been blamed in part on the redirection of corn to ethanol plants. By growing less corn to take advantage of ethanol prices and subsidies, demand and speculation of food supplies...

Fuel-cell alternatives to gasoline

Not only is gasoline polluting our cities and environment, gas prices are destroying the budgets of millions of drivers. The best thing to come from high gas prices is the innovations of scientists and entrepreneurs. Hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity but still have the...

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