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Electrical Contractor Magazine has an ongoing series of articles that point out unusual energy sources that we will be able to use in the future for green power. While some of the...
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These days, everybody wants to deck their home or business out with solar panels. But for most, the upfront cost is far too high for the eventual pay off...
Residential Wind Turbines by Freetricity
Have you always wanted a personal wind turbine, but thought it wouldn't quite fit in your backyard? Good news - Freetricity's Windmaster has you covered. Their miniature roof-mounted residential...
Nature’s Music Played by Solar Powered Xylophone
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Transparent Solar Cells In The Near Future
Other than cost, one of the biggest problems in getting consumers to adopt solar technologies on the outside of their homes is the inevitable unsightly appearance of a roof...
ireland’s newest tidal turbine
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April is always a difficult month for students - not only is studying for exams extremely stressful and frustrating, but the desire to take advantage of the gorgeous spring...
Dell HQ Now Officially 100% Green
Dell Computer's head offices in Round Rock Texas is a 2.1 million square foot spread that, as of yesterday, became powered by 100% green energy. 60% of this is...
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