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Spain's wind power grows steadily in 2009

Spain's wind power companies is currently third in the world for producing alternative energy sources, and they are expecting a steady growth this year, despite the economic worries of a long-term investment....

72 Hour Blackout Caused by Cat-Mouse Chase

Cat-mouse chased turns into major blackout. Who knew that animals can cause such chaos. Last time a blackout was caused by an iguana in Florida."TIRANA (Reuters) - A cat chasing a mouse in Tirana's main power...

Blackouts hit thousands as generators fail

A blackout in the UK has left hundreds of people without power. A number of power stations have suddenyl shut down. The icnident is on a scale not seen for at least a decade according to one power company insider."Hundreds of thousands of people were hit by electricity...

Air Force Will Be Coal-Powered by 2011

"The United States Air Force is well on their way to becoming coal-powered. On Monday, the USAF carried out a transcontinental test flight using a 50-50 blend of standard jet fuel and coal-based ’synfuel’. ...

Free Unique Myspace Layouts

The majority of myspace websites out there publish generic, cheap and purchased content. Zoodu.com is one of the few that does not. Here you will find top notch quality layouts, graphics and tools on a professionally and fun looking website.

Hot New Study: Earth's Heat Can Power Our Future

"The extraordinary amount of heat seething below Earth's hard rocky crust could help supply the United States with a significant fraction of the electricity it will need in the future, probably at competitive prices and with minimal environmental impact, scientists now...

New York dims lights as heat strains power grid

 "Trying to forestall the crippling — and potentially hazardous — effects of the fiercest heat wave of the summer, New York City undertook a range of preventive measures yesterday, from shutting off the...

The Evolution of Galapagos Wind

600 miles away from mainland electric grid - too far away to connect. Wind towers 170 feet tall. Spinning blades 193 feet in diameter.

There's a problem with the electricity supply in Baghdad

Children have to do their homework by oil lamps. Electricity output has dipped to its lowest point in three years. This is just not good enough.

wind turbine kits

It appears that you can get them in flat packs. Presumably the instructions come in the box.

various designs for building your wind turbine

The power a wind turbine can harvest goes up by a factor of 4 as you double the rotor size.

build-your-own wind turbine

Anyone can do it.

Ireland to test first wave energy generator

"There is enough harnessable energy out there to equal the entire generating capacity of the national grid"  --  Eoin Sweeny, Technology Manager with the Marine Institute.

Bermuda to harvest its ocean currents for renewable energy

Electricity from power generators in the ocean, and driven by the ocean.

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