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New Clean Jobs, Energy Independence Hinge on National RES Passage

Posted by Environmental Leader on 17/03/2010

The explosive growth of the U.S. wind power industry ranks among the most important energy developments of this young century. From a nascent industry just a decade ago, it has made the U.S. the global leader in wind capacity.More than 20,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs are tied directly to wind ener ...

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Piksol creates arbitrary patterns on buildings' facades, collects solar energy too

Posted by DeshRaj on 17/03/2010

Sun-facing building facades will sure go more stylish with "Piksol" a solar cell pixel that makes creating arbitrary patterns and images perfectly possible. Drzach Suchy suggest to combine several Piksols in a preferential arrangement to...

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Self-sufficient, solar streetlights for busy traffic lanes

Posted by DeshRaj on 17/03/2010

Natalia Romanova proposes an eco-solution for illuminating the busy city highways. Dubbed as Self-sufficient Streetlight, her concept solar lights contain efficient LED bulbs. Cost, sustainability, aesthetics and future transformations:...

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'Firefly Table' makes those romantic dinners eco-friendly

Posted by AditiJ on 17/03/2010

What is your idea of a perfect dinner date? Something like soft music, quiet place and romantic candlelights right. But, wait a minutewhat if I replace the last one with an eco-friendly alternative. Wouldnt it be even better? Well, Vuk Dragovic.

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Sanyo installs solar parking lots to power 100 electric hybrid bicycles

Posted by AditiJ on 17/03/2010

Sanyo, the Japanese electronics giant announced the opening of two solar parking lots in Tokyo yesterday. Installed in the city of Setagaya at Keio Line Sakurajosui Station and Tokyu Den-en Toshi Line Sakurashinmachi Station, these lots are capable...

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