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Wind Farms Warming Texas

Posted by Eric Niiler Sun Apr 29, 2012 01:00 PM ET | 0

Turbines mix air at night and could affect local climate and farming. Read more

Solar-powered Fabric Charges Phones on the Trail

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Sun Apr 22, 2012 09:07 AM ET | 0

Solar panels are incorporated into natural materials safe and strong enough to endure the elements. Read more

Solar-powered Fabric Charges Phones on the Trail

Tubular Solar Panels Create Electricity, Hot Water

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:02 PM ET | 0

A new design dramatically improves efficiency. Read more

Tubular Solar Panels Create Electricity, Hot Water

Solar Panels Go 3D

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Mar 28, 2012 03:25 PM ET | 0

Solar panels get better power output when they take on three-dimensional shapes. Read more

What's the Wind-Cast?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:21 AM ET | 0

If there were improvements in wind and sun forecasts, green energy could get a new lease on life. Read more

Smart Meter or Government Spy?

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Mar 14, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

Experts say they are safe, but some worry smart meters are making them sick or are even spying on them. Read more

Solar Panels Float, Rotate

Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:40 PM ET | 0

The system is designed to exploit unused areas of artificial reservoirs or disused quarries. Read more

Solar 'Wings' Power Swiss Ski Lift

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Feb 3, 2012 08:46 AM ET | 0

One of the world's first solar-powered ski lifts gives "black diamond" a new meaning. Read more

Peel-Off Solar Cells Coming Soon

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Feb 1, 2012 12:13 PM ET | 0

Researchers found a new way to create super thin solar cells without the waste. Read more

Shortage of Rare Metals Threatens Tech Innovation

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:22 PM ET | 0

Limits on production mean that supply can't expand to meet the demand. Read more

Solar Bluetooth Speaker Uses E Ink

Posted by Scott Tharler Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:59 AM ET | 0

Rukus Solar is sun-powered, wireless and has an easy-to-read display. Read more

Sunflower Design Brightens Solar Energy Prospects

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:01 AM ET | 0

A new design based on sunflowers could help solar concentrator plants save space and increase output. Read more

Sunflower Design Brightens Solar Energy Prospects

Sunlight Powers Motorized Window Shades

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:19 AM ET | 0

A discreet, convenient, energy-saving solution that's environmentally friendly and maintenance-free. Read more

Santa Gets His Own Pho-ho-hone Number

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Dec 20, 2011 04:06 PM ET | 0

Old St. Nick has a new way to get in touch with him compliments of Google Voice. Read more

Fracking Alternative? Or Just Hot Air?

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

A tech company is developing an alternative to fracking that uses sunlight to produce natural gas. Read more

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