Tesla's Powerwall faces stiff competition from other energy storage products
While Tesla's Powerwall may be the most well-known residential solar energy storage system, it's not the only one...
The future of energy on islands
Islands are places of exceptional biodiversity and economic value, not to mention their great natural beauty. However,...
Solar and wind energy could meet 80% of US electricity demand
Fourth-fifths of the United States' electricity demand could be met with wind and solar power, according to four...
MIT's thermal resonator generates power "out of what seems like nothing"
A brand new power-generating system from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers creates energy...
Africa's first waste-to-energy plant to supply 30% of Addis Ababa's household electricity needs
Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa has had one landfill for around 50 years: the Koshe dump site. Serving over three...
HOW TO: Turn your food waste into clean energy
Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food ends up lost or wasted — 46 percent of the world’s garbage. While the global...
World's first floating wind farm performing better than anticipated
The 30 megawatt Hywind Scotland floating wind farm started operating last fall, and Statoil recently said the farm...
This idyllic 15-acre farmhouse is the world’s second ‘Living Building’ residence
A picturesque farmhouse on 15 acres in Ann Arbor, Michigan was just officially crowned the world's second "Living...
New paper batteries can be discarded with zero ecological impact
Forget lithium - this Barcelona-based company is creating batteries with paper. Fuelium is developing paper-based...
Amsterdam's efficient Superlofts adapt to homeowners' needs over the course of a lifetime
Marc Koehler Architects has created a series of lofts that put the design decision-making process in residents'...
The Netherlands plans 26,910-square-foot floating solar farm at sea
Around 26,910 square feet of floating solar panels could provide clean energy for the Netherlands. Six Dutch companies...
Pauline van Dongen unveils backpack made with 'energy harvesting textile'
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has made a name for herself designing wearable technology and now she's back...
Moya Power seeks to harvest wind power from speeding trains in London
We can harness the power of wind in a field or on the ocean - but what about in drafty train tunnels? 27-year-old...
Australia's solar energy capacity could almost double in one year
Australia is in the midst of a solar power boom. According to The Guardian, industry analysts said the country's...
Hanergy's thin solar panels break multiple world records for efficiency
China-based Hanergy just launched the highest efficiency single-junction solar panel ever created. Hanergy's US-based...
