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US solar market to grow tenfold by 2014, forecast Solarbuzz report |
| 7/25/2010 8:45:06 AM |
Despite a challenging domestic economic environment, the US solar market grew 36% in 2009, according to theUnited States PV Market 2010 from Solarbuzz®, part of the NPD Group. This growth was, however, not nearly as strong as the region’s 62% growth in 2008. On a global scale, the country was ranked the third largest solar photovoltaic market, behind Germany and Italy. “2009... Read More |
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American Muscle Beginning to Use Green Technology |
| 5/5/2010 9:51:30 AM |
 A great achievement of the Obama administration as of yet has been the stimulus money that is making companies think about going green. I have been so surprised to see big American automakers step up to the plate and fight not only high gas prices but the hurt on the environment gas guzzlers can cause with new high mile per gallon technology. This kind change in the auto... Read More |
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Technology Points to Algae as Next Big Fuel Source |
| 4/14/2010 9:45:02 PM |
 Almost two years ago from today, I sat in one of the last courses of my college career. It was class on how technology effects society and the speaker of the day came to talk to us about future fuels to expect on the horizon. At that time all the rage was corn based bio-diesel. Manufactures had started producing cars that ran on the stuff, bio-diesel gas stations started... Read More |
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Longest Lasting Light Bulb Technology Unveiled |
| 4/9/2010 9:33:14 AM |
 General Electric has pushed the future of what we expect out of light bulb technology way up after they unveiled an LED bulb said to last 25,000 hours according to greenbiz.com. That is about 25 times longer then the average iridescent bulb on the market today as stated in the article. To break it down this LED bulb could potentially last for 17 years before needing a... Read More |
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Solar Cooking Technology Has Improved Throughout the Years |
| 3/31/2010 8:10:24 AM |
 Although the economy is struggling still, companies that are utilizing solar technology appear to be thriving. I stay in touch with the manufacturers and sellers of solar ovens, and all of them report that the sales of solar ovens have been steadily increasing for the last three years. The technology behind solar ovens has improved and they are easier to use and reach... Read More |
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Technology is a Double Edged Sword |
| 3/12/2010 12:58:24 PM |
 Technology will be the answer to many of the world’s pollution problems. One could say that technology got us into the predicament we are in now and I’d agree. New technology can always go one of a couple ways depending on how society adopts it. Like last night, Oprah was on TV and she was featuring a documentary about the state of our poultry, beef and farming practices.... Read More |
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Long-anticipated fuel cell unveiled |
| 3/8/2010 4:51:57 PM |
Bloom Energy, a Silicon Valley firm, says its solid oxide fuel cell could be a game-changer in clean technology because it can be powered by either fossil fuel or renewable sources.
February 25, 2010|By Tiffany HsuAfter nine years of research shrouded in secrecy, a Silicon Valley tech firm Wednesday took the wraps off a fuel cell that it says can generate energy by combining... Read More |
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Make Free Electricity While Working Out! |
| 2/10/2010 6:41:24 AM |
Did you know there are gyms that actually generate their own power? There is technology available the will take the energy created from an elliptical machine and recycle the free electricity back into the gym to run the lights and such. Isn't that crazy! I think it's pretty cool and why not? It is a great "going green" idea that is ready to come front and... Read More |
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Going Green at the Gym |
| 1/11/2010 7:25:18 AM |
I read an article recently where a gym is using the patrons workout to power the facility. I was curious as to how that would work and read further. The gym is going green as members use the exercise machines. The energy is harnessed and instantaneously sent back into the fitness center. This becomes a continuous loop of energy as the people make it and the building uses... Read More |
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Those Solar PV Light Critters Are Getting More Popular |
| 12/26/2009 2:09:55 PM |
It is absolutely refreshing to see all the excellent renewable technologies that keep popping up like solar pv panels. Not too long ago I met a man that is working on a project involving solar pv panels and ht told me that solar pv panels production has been growing very fast in the past couple of years and that the trend seems to continue. He mentioned that the production... Read More |
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Looks Like My City is Going Green |
| 12/5/2009 12:56:08 AM |
 On the news, I have heard more then a couple holiday reports with tips on going green during the holidays. This is a wonderful time. One that showcases twinkling lights, beautiful flowers, spirit and all those holiday decorations we can’t help but see when out and about. As I said, I have heard a lot about going green on the local news but I hadn’t really seen anything... Read More |
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Going Green with Christmas Lights |
| 11/29/2009 3:30:51 PM |
 Now that Thanksgiving is past, many of us are prepping our house for the holidays. I talked to my mom this morning and she was out and about looking for new Christmas decorations. Over at my place we have already strung up the Christmas lights and started hanging winter wonderland decorations. Going green with Christmas lights is pretty importance for us because it all... Read More |
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Hydrogen Technology in 07 BMW 7 Series |
| 10/30/2009 7:00:54 AM |
 Believe it or not, BMW has been a leader in alternative energy technology for years now. Going green may have picked up some steam in the past five years but this German car company has been working on hydroelectric technology for a long time. I recall watching a video where Jay Leno explores the Hydrogen powered BMW 7 series seen in the video below. He points out it is an... Read More |
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Free Electricity at the Gym! |
| 10/8/2009 6:29:11 AM |
It is possible to workout at the gym and power it with free electricity at the same time! There is a company right now that is making this possible. It all has to do with energy-generating equipment. The premise is to use the power generated by the gym members while they use the treadmill, bikes or elliptical machines. This company will harness that energy and put free... Read More |
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Going Green with a Presidential LEEDs Certification |
| 9/15/2009 3:21:53 PM |
 I was first introduced to LEED Certification in a How Technology Effects Society class in my final semester in college. A guy did a presentation on how LEED Certified buildings are the future not only for people going green but for the everyday architect. The video below explains what it means to be LEED certified. I was reminded of this presentation the other day after... Read More |
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The Inner Workings Of Solar Panels |
| 7/6/2009 2:08:31 PM |
As the price of gas & oil keep going higher and higher, the setting up of solar panels is offering lots of families a new sense stability as well as comfort. The sun gives an approximately never ending source of energy so no wonder why lots of people are hurrying to set up these panels. In fact due to their popularity producers of solar energy panels are having trouble... Read More |
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