News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

Transmission of Wireless Power May be Up-scaled By Manmade Metamaterials

Beyond a century after inventor Nikola Tesla pioneered wireless transmission of energy technology, there has been rejuvenated interest among researchers and ability to generate power without plugging in. This is almost being realized especially with the increased popularity of mobile electronic devices. A proposal by physicists from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and the Mitsubishi [...]

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In 2011 World Wind Power Capacity Reaches New Heights

Currently, the world has a total of 238,000 megawatts of electricity generating capacity after a record 41,000 MW was installed by wind energy developers in 2011. The residential electricity needs of 380 million European consumers can now be satisfied since there is enough installed wind power. Above 80 countries are tapping wind energy. For eight [...]

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Scotland at Forefront of Replacing Nuclear Power with Renewable Energy

Instead of just reducing carbon emissions and use of costly imported oil and gas by 2020 Scotland is aiming to derive its energy consumption solely from renewable sources in the future. According to the Scottish Government’s plans outlined in its Electricity Generation Policy Statement (EGPS) goals include reducing carbon emissions at existing conventional power plants [...]

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MENA REGION: Time To Go For Renewable Energy

The Middle East North Africa (MENA) region has more than half of the world’s oil reserves. This has made the region the chief suppliers of oil to the entire world. Without any doubt, the oil reserve that the MENA region has been supplying well but is now a constantly diminishing resource. The several generations ahead [...]

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First Marine Energy Test Centre In Japan

The Orkney based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) today signed an agreement in which it has agreed to help develop the Japanese Marine Energy Centre. This Centre is to be the first marine energy test establishment for Japan. According to the papers signed by the EMEC with the Oceanic Energy Association of Japan, the EMEC [...]

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Thatta’s First 50 MW Wind Energy Project

A significant reduction in oil importation bill has been anticipated with the installation of a 50 MW Wind Energy Project in Thatta Karachi-Pakistan. This project aims at shifting towards renewable energy hence meeting the unprecedented energy demand for both industrial and domestic use. The ultimate aim is to make burning of fossil fuels in thermal [...]

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‘Net-Zero’ Households – Say Bye to Electricity Bills

It is now possible to have monthly electricity bills of USD 0, or just around that figure. Homebuilders are following various guidelines to be able to properly install solar power, insulation and energy-efficient appliances into smart green households. An example of a strong homebuilder company of environmentally friendly households is Shea Homes. The SheaXero concept [...]

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AVSE II Solar Power Plant Going Live In 2013

A MW photovoltaic solar power plant is being established in Maricopa County, Arizona. This was recently announced by Fluor Corporation. The company was granted two contracts for building as well as maintaining the plant. The solar farm will form part of the largest photovoltaic solar farms in the world. The project of constructing the solar [...]

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Corsican Sun Providing Solar Energy & Hydrogen Supporting

In Island, Iles Sanguinaires, at the Gulf of Ajaccio, Corsican sees the sun turning red as the night approach. However, a new renewable energy experimental facility has been built there. The solar plant has been established on the hillside of the Mediterranean where the sun merely sets. The advance use of hydrogen, enables the plant [...]

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Green Buildings In India – Chennai Leading With 42/212

In India, Chennai is known for being stroked by significant power shortage. However, according to Green building Council, India houses an intense number of certified eco-friendly buildings in India. There are at total 212 certified green buildings and 42 of them are found in Chennai. In third position we have Mumbai, which houses 29 green [...]

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