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Work begins on 'double helix' skyscraper in Taipei

By Aaron Souppouris on March 22, 2013 06:04 am + 47 comments

The concept of a green skyscraper is by no means new, but Vincent Callebaut's DNA-inspired design is Continue reading…
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Global solar power capacity has doubled since 2010, while wind continues steady growth

By Adi Robertson on February 12, 2013 01:33 pm + 27 comments

Both wind and solar power grew dramatically worldwide in 2012. The Global Wind Energy Council says Continue reading…
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Goal Zero unveils $399.95 Yeti solar generator for all your gadget needs

By Chris Welch on January 6, 2013 02:23 pm + 31 comments

Goal Zero today introduced its latest portable solar generator, the Yeti 150. Weighing in at 12 Continue reading…
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Magnetically levitated vehicles could soon be powered by light

By Ben Kersey on December 28, 2012 08:26 am + 36 comments

Researchers at Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan have managed to influence the direction of Continue reading…
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Three tiny islands are world's first to rely entirely on solar power

By Nathan Ingraham on November 7, 2012 09:49 am + 68 comments

Solar energy is increasingly being used to power operations both big and small, but a group of three Continue reading…
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Tesla provides free charging for $100,000 Model S

By Amar Toor on September 25, 2012 02:22 am + 49 comments

Tesla Motors has activated its first Supercharger Model S charging stations across California. Continue reading…
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Eco-friendly art: Andre Broessel's glass orb helps maximize solar energy

By Chris Welch on August 26, 2012 03:57 pm + 26 comments

André Broessel's spherical glass solar energy generator is one of the more elegant examples of c Continue reading…
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US Navy scientists design solar cells that offer improved efficiency underwater

By Chris Welch on June 11, 2012 01:32 am + 7 comments

Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have uncovered something of a breakthrough that Continue reading…
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Apple pledges to power data center entirely with renewable energy by 2013

By Scott Lowe on May 17, 2012 08:28 pm + 28 comments

Apple today announced its plans to power its Maiden, North Carolina data center with solely Continue reading…