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Energy from non-linear human motion can be harnessed, study suggests

Posted by DeshRaj on 03/11/2009

The engineers at Dukes Pratt School of Engineering are working to harvest electricity from natures motions or even human actions, since these are the most abundant energy sources ever. They experimented to develop a device that could adapt to...

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SunCore develops NovaCell, a solar powered universal charger

Posted by AditiJ on 28/10/2009

SunCore, a California-based company has made a breakthrough with its new solar-powered charger. Dubbed as NovaCell, the pocket-sized, go anywhere, solar-charged power unit is capable of charging everything from Mobile Internet Devices to iPods..

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Renewables More Viable at Commercial Buildings After DC Power Standard

Posted by Environmental Leader on 14/10/2009

Businesses are now able to more easily adopt renewable energy sources and energy-saving devices with the introduction of the first DC power standard for commercial buildings. The standard provides requirements for energy-efficiency improvements and integration of on-site alternative power generat ...

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Solar-powered gear for soldiers will lighten their burden

Posted by DeshRaj on 24/09/2009

Theres no denying the fact that soldiers have to carry weighty backpacks with hefty gear. The heavy batteries make them evermore bulky, still they cant do without them. So, to lighten their burden, researchers in the Department of Chemistry at..

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'HuMo - The Human Dynamo' harnesses body's energy to power devices

Posted by AditiJ on 04/09/2009

There are a number of ways one can harness natural energy, and one of the latest trends is harnessing the bodys energy. The human body is increasingly being used to produce energy to charge electronic devices. HuMo, or the Human Dynamo, is a...

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