Have you ever done the math on commuting to work? Telecommuting saves money, it’s a fact. Yet most folks are fearful of stepping out of the in-person environment. Luckily the barriers have been broken by Adobe as their new Acrobat Connect Pro software has video, audio, and interactivity that create … [continued]
Now PG&E in California, is planning to take their ability to tap renewable energy to a whole new level: solar power in space.“Solaren says it plans to generate the power using solar panels in earth orbit, then convert it to radio frequency energy for transmission to a receiving station in … [continued]
POWERleap is a brilliant new concept in city building, sidewalk and street design. “Think Fifth Avenue powered by the stampede of commuters! By harnessing the inherent energy in routine and recreational activity, POWERleap generates a new form of alternative energy on-site for immediate use. “ You never know, this just may … [continued]
I was struck by the trash talk spotlight on Green is Sexy this month with Verus Energy Ltd. Co-Founders Tim Jervis and David Diracles because they truly understand that the global energy generation infrastructure is requiring colossal changes to sustain the planet. Verus Energy is a new form of development … [continued]
Shown here are some fun ideas for solar light inventions that help cut indoor energy use by close to half. All of these options are designed to inspire ways to harness natural light, and creatively capture it in playful ways that illuminate our lives with healthy vitamin D (captured from … [continued]
Microsoft presents it’s vision of the year 2019, and I’m so pleased to see some thinking on the green tech side, as I’ve tried to capture in the screen-stills below. Ten years is not too far out, and some of these ideas are fun. For example: * Connected classrooms where … [continued]
Lately I’ve been searching for the perfect holiday gifts for my tech loving friends and family. I’ve been researching wind-up chargers and renewable gadgets. Shown here is the Wind Up Mobile Phone Charger / Torch, which is one of the few I’ve found that’s compatible with the iPhone:
