Where would we be without inventions? Well, the answer is fairly easy to surmise; sitting around in our mud huts hoping the cow will produce some milk, and that our vegetables will grow. Inventions have given humans the edge over the other species on the planet, as our collaborative minds create a new world bigger […]
Solar Powered Cars
To most, upon glimpsing a true solar powered car they will be strongly reminded of the children’s TV series ‘The Jetsons’. After all, most solar powered cars are oddly shaped – sometimes even flying saucer-esque – and are covered in little mirrors and panels to suck energy from the sun. These cars look odd, but […]
Solar Power: Expensive, But Worth It
You may have noticed that over recent years, more and more companies are springing up and advertising solar panels. This, in turn, has lead to more people installing solar panels on their homes – so you may be wondering if this is the move for you. Having solar panels fitted to your roof is expensive, […]
The Disadvantages of Solar Power
We all constantly hear how good solar power is, but one cannot present a convincing argument without looking at both sides of the story. While solar power has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks. The first is also the most obvious. Namely, that the sun does not always shine. While cool weather and overcast […]
What is a Wind Turbine?
Dotted across landscapes throughout the world, one can now see small, stick-thin structures with three spokes poking out from the central column. These structures are alarming, and almost sinister, the first time you see them. The world now recognises them as wind turbines, and their presence in the modern world is becoming more apparent. Wind […]
The Benefits of Wind Energy
Wind turbines – white structures with three or more blades which are used to generate electricity from the wind – are one of the most efficient methods of generating renewable energy. This is simple fact, and the continued development and licencing of turbines is further testament to this. The reason for this general opinion is […]
Biomass Hurst Boiler Installed in Award-Winning UI Green Energy Initiative
Custom Hurst Boiler 600 BHP Biomass-Waste-Fuel Boiler/Gasifier solution installed as part of the University of Iowa Green Energy Initiative helps win Grand Place Award in the Energy Production category of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa’s 2013 Engineering Excellence Awards competition.Coolidge, GA (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Hurst Boiler is part of an award-winning […]
Oberlin plugs into 'green' energy source
OBERLIN — The city of Oberlin took a step ahead in using environmentally friendly energy yesterday as it began receiving electric power generated by burning landfill gas. Brought to you by Yahoo! News. Read the rest of the article here
UK and Ireland strike deal for green energy
British and Irish ministers have signed a deal that could see huge development of onshore and offshore wind farms around Ireland. Related Stories Top law firm makes a case for growth with 67 new posts 30 jobs are lost as three traders quit Victoria Square Specialists to attend TechXplore Brought to you by Yahoo! News. […]
Devolution 'boosted green energy'
Devolution has played a significant role in the expansion of green energy, with Scotland leading the way, a new report has found. Brought to you by Yahoo! News. Read the rest of the article here








