Sharing renewable energy capabilities and demands makes for cozy partnerships between countries — Ireland and the UK are setting an example of such. The wind farm will be worth about €8 billion. The two countries have signed a contract that sets up wind farms in Ireland and exports some of the … [continued]
You don’t have to be a millionaire to put your money to work and feel good about your investments, because now average-Joe investors have a chance to get in on a rooftop solar project in the South Downs for as little as £5. Instead of that cup of coffee … [continued]
Scotland opened its first — and the world’s largest — marine energy park earlier this week. The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park (MEP) is expected to have a power capacity of up to 1.6 GW. The UK leads tidal power in the world, with 46 power … [continued]
Once again, renewable energy is proving to be critical in strengthening shaky economies. To make some cash and ease its budget crisis, Portugal is looking to export solar power to Germany. Luz.On, a Portuguese solar company, is aiming to set up solar parks that will then supply power to … [continued]
Ready for some math that will stun your abacus? Check out this Credit Donkey infographic below about the benefits of public transportation. To whet your appetite and pull out some of the big ones for me, check out these facts and figures thanks to public transport: 102.2 billion fewer miles traveled … [continued]
Riding with 7 of your friends EV-style just became a reality. Nissan has created it’s electric Leaf limo, which seats 8 adults, including the driver. Nissan said the limo is still the same Leaf, with 400 added pounds to increase seating. There’s still only one battery, but it’s been … [continued]
Clean water is hard to come by, but a solar-enhanced bag has combined portability and potability. The Solar Bag, designed by Ryan Lynch and Marcus Triest, is exactly what it sounds like: an over-the-shoulder messenger style bag that can be filled with water and lugged around while the sun’s … [continued]
Sprucing up cities with greenery goes well beyond aesthetics: a study in the American Chemical Society journal Environmental Science & Technology reports that plants in urban centers reduce concentrations of pollution at far greater rates than previously thought. The study reports that levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, … [continued]
If sustainability and environmental responsibility weren’t enough persuasion, then cold hard cash in the form of home resale value may get homeowners to invest in green improvements. A new study finds California homes with green labels sell for $34,800, or nine percent, more than comparable homes without green certifications. … [continued]
California and Oregon residents, like Matt and Becky Walton, get first dibs on the 2013 Honda Fit EV. The couple, who live north of Los Angeles, were the first to sign up to lease the Fit EV on Honda’s website, and they have now received the first Honda Fit … [continued]
