One of the biggest obstacles to large-scale use of hydrogen-powered fuel cells is in how to store the hydrogen, a task which currently requires high pressure,… which, itself, is energy intensive. Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are aiming to solve this problem by creating new materials in which to store the hydrogen.
A new report shows that multifamily buildings—analyst-speak for apartment buildings—could save residents and owners both up to $3.4 billion across America if simple energy efficiency upgrades were made.
Keeping a building cool is the focus of a new study launched by the University of Melbourne and the City of Melbourne which shows that painting the roof of a building white can go a long way to reducing the interior and exterior temperatures. The research results—which will be available … [continued]
Can you guess which company’s solar modules were determined to be the best-performing solar modules of 2011? […]
If the name Pongamia pinnata doesn’t ring a bell in terms of biofuel crops, it soon will. Also known as pongam tree, karum tree and poonga-oil tree, the fast growing, drought hardy evergreen boasts delicious-looking lavender flowers that develop into a lush display of pods bursting with oil-soaked seeds. Are … [continued]
The value of global renewable energy mergers and acquisitions jumped 40 percent in 2011, but can the rise continue through 2012?
Want to do some online solar learnin’? Infinite Solar Inc has just launched Infinite Solar Online, which is “Internet-based solar training programs that expand its traditional curricula to an online format,” the company writes.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to name America’s Next Top Energy Innovator in February. But guess what—it’s looking for your opinion on this matter first! It’s got a list of 14 breakthrough technologies that you can vote on now online.
What if electricity cost more when the sun was shining?
Many utilities are using new electronic “smart meters” to adjust the price of electricity as often as every hour, to reflect supply and demand. And charging more when electricity is in short supply can be good news, increasing the value of solar by 33% or more.
We don’t write on far-into-the-future concept technologies and gadgets much here on CleanTechnica. We like to focus on the “here and now” options (which could already power the world and stop global warming) and innovative “breakthrough” technologies that look like they are definitely going to go somewhere. But,.. wait a … [continued]
