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Eco Factor: Solar concentrator system based on Dionysius’ ear.
Mostly all solar thermal power plants make use of parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto a convection fluid, which then heats water and converts it into steam for generating...
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Eco Factor: Photovoltaic plant capable of generating 75MW of green power.
We’ve seen solar plants capable of generating gigawatts of power being planned in different...
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Dubai makes yet another addition to its green designs while including the Almeisan Tower to the lineup. Architect Robert Ferry does a fabulous job in conjuring up this...
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric car concept powered by solar energy.
Now since we are quite sure that cars of the future will be powered by green energy sources and...
made popular Jul 9 2009
Eco Factor: Concept tower for Dubai generates solar energy and uses natural air for ventilation.
Just when it seems that Dubai has seen it all, in terms of some of the...
made popular Jul 9 2009
Eco Factor: Solar-powered gadget lets visitors know the amount of energy generated by the building’s solar array.
Solar energy is by far the most utilized form of...
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An ecofriendly house is not just a pride for the owner but also a smart way to curb electricity bills. It is a step toward conservation of the environment. But please...
made popular Jul 8 2009
Eco Factor: Temperature and humidity monitor runs on solar energy.
Designers over at Oregon Scientific have unveiled a new climate monitoring device that gives...
made popular Jul 8 2009
Eco Factor: Sculptural streetlights powered by solar energy.
The folks over at Marco De Gregorio have designed a stunning way to make the streets of tomorrow elegant...
made popular Jul 8 2009
Eco Factor: New solar cells promise an efficiency of 6%.
Researchers at the University of California have designed a new solar cell which will be far cheaper than...
made popular Jul 7 2009
Eco Factor: Solar energy harnessing fiber could turn clothes into renewable energy generators.
Are you tired of the low battery signals from your cellphone and your...
made popular Jul 7 2009
Eco Factor: Zero-emission blimp powered by on-board photovoltaic panels.
The green wave created by the Solar Impulse solar/electric aircraft hasn’t quite ended yet,...
made popular Jul 7 2009
Brad Pitt surely deserves to be there in the green celebs’ list. Well, you may or may not agree to it. Still his foundation, Make It Right, makes him proud in...
made popular Jul 3 2009
Eco Factor: Highly efficient solar cells are tailored to suit their location.
UK-based Quantasol has achieved a world record for the most efficient gallium arsenide...
made popular Jul 2 2009
Eco Factor: New solar plants to be built on public lands.
Federal agencies are eyeing the possibility of converting vast areas of barren land in different states of...
made popular Jul 1 2009
Eco Factor: Modular home generates solar and wind electricity, harvests rainwater.
Designed by Michael Jantzen, the Homestead House is a design for alternative...
made popular Jun 29 2009
Outdoor seating might not be a thing to cherish to most of the users, but the “Oasis” by designer Roxanna Strick is seating with a difference that offers luxury as...
made popular Jun 29 2009
Eco Factor: Solar and electromagnetic wave powered concept phone.
News recently surfaced that Nokia is planning to develop new handsets that don’t need a connection...
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered laptop and gadget charger.
If you’re travelling by your car, you’re never away from a charging point which can recharge your cellphones...
made popular Jun 25 2009
Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric car powered by solar energy.
The enhancement in solar technology has made it possible for car designers to incorporate tiny solar...
made popular Jun 25 2009
The Symposium on the Climate Change in London witnessed the US Energy Secretary Steven Chu raising concerns over global warming. He went on to suggest painting roofs...
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Eco Factor: New solar concentrators reduce expenses made on semiconductor material.
Skyline Solar claims to have moved a step ahead from other companies in making...
made popular May 4 2009
Eco Factor: Researchers develop microconcentrators to make solar energy modules cheaper and more efficient.
Efficiency and high cost are the two main hurdles in the...
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Eco Factor: The new technology will cost just one-fourth of traditional solar concentrators and would be far greener in both composition and efficiency.
Solar...
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EcoFactor: Turning old and discarded satellite dishes into solar concentrators that produce clean energy.
Solar energy is one clean power source that is gaining...
made popular Sep 9 2008
Solar energy is clean and renewable, still we don’t use it. The reason is that the conventional solar panels require expensive photovoltaic material. The more the...
made popular Jul 30 2007
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