Energy

How I turn the weeds of the lake into fuel for cooking in Kenya

Transforming an annoying weed into fuel: this is the innovative project of a Kenyan company. Transforming […]

Damage to the power line that feeds the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The Russian army has again damaged the power line that supplies energy to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the city of Slavutych The […]

The fridge without electricity to reduce food waste invented by students (VIDEO)

A fridge that works without electricity, learning from Nature with biomimicry to help fight food waste and malnutrition in developing countries. It is called Windchill and is the fruit of the work of a group of students at the Schulich Engineering […]

Photovoltaics: solar cells that reduce costs by 75%

A new solar technology developed at RTI International laboratories could make solar energy even cheaper and more efficient He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Clean energy even on vacation: with this portable solar generator, ZERO emissions and silent you will remain charged anywhere

The Bluetti AC200P is a versatile portable, silent and efficient solar power station. Don't miss the incredible offer! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Small […]

V3Solar: the cone-shaped rotating photovoltaic 20 times more efficient

The new solar panels of V3 solar are conical and rotate so as not to overheat, but they perform 20 times more than traditional ones He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

65% deduction: how to request the eco-bonus for awnings and biomass boilers

Deductions of 65% also for solar shading and biomass boilers. Once again it is Enea to clarify the times and methods of request to obtain the eco-bonuses aimed at energy redevelopment interventions He […]

Wind will cover 22% of energy needs by 2030

In ten years, 12% of world energy consumption will be met by wind power, while in 2030 the percentage will rise to 22%. This is what emerges from the Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010, an analysis conducted by Greenpeace (in collaboration with Gwec), […]

Colored photovoltaic glass to produce electricity

It has been referred to by many as solar glass. It is the new material, which we had already talked about, on which Oxford Photovoltaics, a spin-off of the University of Oxford, is working, which has now obtained another two million pounds in […]

Social sharing: in the US, photovoltaics are shared from home to home

Share photovoltaics from home to home, enjoying the benefits of electricity produced thanks to the sun but without necessarily installing the panels on your roof. An initiative that is already a reality in the United States, making solar energy […]

Free photovoltaic panels for the poorest: energy income in Puglia approved

Puglia will be the first region to implement energy income. Thanks to public funds, the less well-off will have the photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the houses available on loan for free. One way to cut your bills by making use of clean energy He […]

Puerto Rico: after Hurricane Maria, drinking water thanks to solar energy

In September, Hurricane Maria shook the lives of Puerto Rico forever, the storm, the strongest to hit the Caribbean island in nearly 90 years, brought death and destruction worth at least $ 30 billion. . Many inconveniences, but we try to start […]

The low cost bladeless turbine: produces energy by oscillating (PHOTO)

A low cost, easy to install bladeless wind turbine. From Spain comes a plant that could revolutionize the world of renewable energy. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Heating: 10 tips to save money and energy

Let's see together how to save both money and energy while turning on the heaters every day. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Air conditioner maintenance: what to do before the big heat arrives

Although there are many and effective solutions to cool down, especially when it is too hot, the air conditioner is used. It is therefore time to do some maintenance, to make it work at its best and reduce waste He […]

Energy saving light bulbs: what to do if they break?

Energy-saving light bulbs save us from too high a bill, but what should we do if they break? The problem mainly concerns their mercury content. Thanks to the collection of WEEE and the 1 against 0, the consortia responsible for the withdrawal […]

Photovoltaic incentives: all the bonuses to install solar panels in 2022

Are you considering installing solar or photovoltaic panels in your home? Here are all the concessions provided by the Government not to be missed He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Household appliances: the right to repair has begun with the new energy label

With the new labels, the Ecodesign directive is introduced, which among other things provides for the availability of spare parts for 7-10 years. Repairability […]

Drumi: the new ecological and portable pedal washing machine (VIDEO)

Designed for camping or for those obsessed with absolute sustainability, the new Drumi pedal washing machine by Yirego allows you to wash up to seven items without wasting any electricity. He is about […]

Wind: the wind could satisfy the world energy demand

The energy produced by the wind could satisfy the needs of the entire planet, but on one condition He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Wind […]

Google goes green: new 240 MW wind farm in Texas

Becoming 100% green. This is the goal of Google, which aspires to use only renewable sources. The latest move in this direction is the purchase of a new wind farm in Texas, Happy Hereford near Amarillo He […]

Developed the first solar panels that… do not need the sun

A professor created a prototype photovoltaic cell that could generate up to 50 watts of power per square meter even at night. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Solar […]

Photovoltaics: solar cells reach a new world record, all ready for the panels of the future

Drum roll for the solar panels of the future: a research group led by the Wuppertal Institute (Germany) has obtained solar cells with 24% efficiency, setting a new world record (previously at 20%). The doors to the photovoltaic revolution are […]

The most beautiful solar park in the world is in China and is shaped like a panda (PHOTO)

In China, Panda Green Energy Group Limited announces its first grid-connected power plant in Datong Shanxi province. Its characteristic is that it is a solar farm with the appearance of a panda. He […]

Scrubba, the pocket washing machine and ecological for travelers

A pocket washing machine that does not require the use of electricity for its operation and considered suitable for those who love to travel on an adventure, looking for direct contact with nature and keeping away from comforts. This is Scrubba, […]

Ewea: wind energy will cover 15,7% of European needs by 2020

By 2020 wind energy will be able to triple its power and cover 15,7% of the electricity needs in the European Union. These are the estimates released today in Brussels by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), in the “Pure Power” report. He […]

Marine energy: ship-generators to produce clean energy from waves

Marine (or oceanic) energy is generally conceived in this way: a plant to produce electrical energy from wave motion is installed in the open sea, it is connected to the mainland by submarine cables several km long. However, since the installation […]

E-cat: After the test, doubts still remain about cold fusion

Curiosity continues to grow about the outcome of the experiment that could demonstrate the correct functionality of the E-Cat He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Pay attention to the new thermostatic valves, they make us spend even when the radiators are turned off

Thermostatic valves that "activate" by themselves, increasing the cost of the bill even when the radiators are turned off. To report this anomaly was the Lifebuoy on the recommendation of a reader. The latter verified that his counter, correctly […]

Up-Stream: the pedal washing machine made with recycled materials for only 4 dollars

Up-Stream, pedal washing machine. We are used to having drinking water and electricity at hand, frequently taking them for granted. In many countries of the world the opposite happens. Both the electricity network and the possibility of accessing […]

War panic and expensive fuel, people storm Romania's petrol stations

Yesterday the population stormed the petrol stations, fearing further price spikes He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Photovoltaic: inauguration of the largest concentration plant in the world that produces energy even at night

The system is based on the principle of concentrated solar energy: in the center of an imaginary circle with an area of 185 hectares there is a sort of tower, while around it, according to a precise arrangement, something like 2.650 heliostats […]

Cold fusion: the Greek E-Cat in the picture

Defkalion on its website has published some pictures of the laboratories where the Greek E-Cat, the Hyperion, is produced He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Cold […]

Salt: the lamp that works only with water and salt (VIDEO)

Salt, comes the lamp that works only with water and salt. More and more people around the world need electricity to light their homes but demand always seems to outweigh supply. About 7 billion people on the planet would need lighting and electricity […]

Goodbye to oil and bills: in Holland, renewable energy is exchanged with neighbors

You don't have the possibility to install a photovoltaic panel, but would you like to power your home with clean energy? What if to say goodbye to fossils it was enough to buy renewable energy from a neighbor? It's the idea of a startup […]

Superbonus 110%: requirements, deductible interventions, deadlines and forms to be submitted

The forms have been published that define the methods of transmission of the certifications to be sent to request the bonus He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

2009 Gas Bonus: from tomorrow the requests to take advantage of the 15% discount

The new measure to support needy families on gas consumption and heating starts tomorrow. The Ministry of Economic Development, in fact, introduced the so-called Bonus Gas in collaboration with the Energy Authority and the Municipalities. He […]

The pigment-free colored photovoltaic inspired by butterfly wings

A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has devised special modules inspired by the wings of butterflies He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Photovoltaic […]

Producing hydrogen and oxygen from water with the sun: a new method promises to change renewables

A new method to produce hydrogen and oxygen through the thermal decomposition of water made with solar energy. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Tax deductions can also be requested for thermal solar panels, here's how

Solar collectors are also "lined up" against the expensive bills, an excellent technology based on renewable energy sources to produce sanitary water. They have purchase and installation costs but you can take advantage of the 65% IRPEF deduction, […]

Printable and low cost photovoltaic panels: the first installation in the world on a building in Australia

New printable and low-cost photovoltaic panels now offer clean energy. The 200 square meter installation on a building in Australia is the first commercial application of this technology worldwide He […]

50% deductions: eco-bonuses on furniture also extended to built-in appliances

More news on tax deductions. A new eco-bonus may soon be introduced. This time the personal income tax deductions concern built-in appliances. Not just furniture. The system of reliefs for the renovation of buildings also includes these household […]

Superbonus 110%: extended until 2022. All the news

The 110% super bonus, the new incentive for energy efficiency introduced in 2020, will be extended until 2022 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Eco-incentives 2010 appliances: here are the discounts for a completely new and efficient kitchen

For those who wanted to renovate the kitchen or simply buy an energy-efficient appliance, the decree approved in recent days by the government comes to the rescue with the new 2010 eco-incentives which this year, as we have seen, reserve a large […]

E-cat: Australian scientists don't believe in Rossi's cold fusion. Here because

A team of Australian scholars allegedly refuted the E-Cat test results He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

Historic turning point: we are ever closer to nuclear fusion (but still far from civil use)

Scientists have announced a key result in fusion research, but there is still a long way to go. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Scientists […]

Deductions 50 and 65%: the clarifications of the Revenue Agency on eco-bonuses

Tax deductions, new clarifications arrive from the Revenue Agency on bonuses of 50 and 65% renewed until 31 December 2013. It should be remembered that this extension was introduced by the decree-law of 4 June 2013, n. 63, which entered into force […]

Renewables Decree: incentives only for large (and medium) PV plants and no obligation to clean up contaminated areas

No incentives for small domestic systems. State aid for renewables is back, but it will not at all pave the way, as had been hoped, for self-production and local distribution from clean sources. It is, in fact, a decree addressed to large investors. He […]

The coal industry will never recover from the coronavirus pandemic

The coal sector is in full crisis. According to analysts, even in the future he will never recover again. Stay away from renewables! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The do-it-yourself wind farm that brings energy to Africa using scrap

A zero km wind turbine built from scrap. In Kenya, where over 80% of Kenyan residents, or around 30 million people, do not have access to electricity, a company is rolling out DIY e-waste wind power. In fact, this is the project of Access: energy, […]

World wind day: how wind can help fight climate change

Worldwide today we have over 591GW of installed wind capacity in 91 countries. The strength of wind energy continues to grow, becoming one of the cheapest sources currently available. Global Wind Day is celebrated today, June 15, organized by […]

Photovoltaics: make cheaper and more efficient spray solar cells

Photovoltaic cells could be cheaper. Today's long production processes can be made cheaper and faster with the new spray technique, developed by a team of scientists from the University of Sheffield. But the secret is perovskite He […]

Biofuels from bacteria: gasoline is made with E. coli

For the first time, gasoline was produced from bacteria. This was revealed by a study published in Nature by the group coordinated by the Korean Sang Yup Lee of the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kaist), according to which […]

The first solar thermal dryer has been presented, but is it really green?

Let's go back to talking about ecological cleaning, this time to present a dryer that can drastically reduce energy costs and energy consumption (up to 80%, according to the manufacturer) compared to conventional devices. How? Using the sun's […]

Organic photovoltaics: England believes (and invests)

The decision was unanimous: the £ 150.000 check went to the organic photovoltaic project developed by a small company, Oxford Photovoltaics. And so, a few days ago, the Technology Strategy Board and Research UK - one of the British government's […]

Low Cost Photovoltaics: How to Reduce Solar Cell Costs with Advances in Science

Every hour, the Earth is invested with enough solar energy to meet the world's energy needs for a full year. This truth, which until recently no one knew, is today a certainty shared by most of the Western population. This is because progress […]

Bladeless wind energy 60% more powerful thanks to vibrations: the revolutionary invention of a Spanish start-up

Not only through blades: wind energy can also be obtained from the vibrations induced by the wind. And with power that can exceed that of conventional technology by 60%. Vortex Tacoma, the innovative turbine patented by the Spanish start-up Vortex […]

Cold Fusion: The E-cat will initially only be for companies

Last test on 28 October, then the curtain will fall on the E-Cat which, according to Andrea Rossi, will be available at least for the moment only for business customers, not for homes He is about to […]

The warriors of the sun: the Masai women who bring light thanks to photovoltaics

The warriors of the sun. This is the nickname given to a group of Masai women, who set out at sunset with portable photovoltaic panels in tow. Real fighters, who fight against poverty and darkness by bringing electricity where it is lacking, in […]

In Britain, renewables will overtake nuclear power in 2018

In Britain, renewables will overtake nuclear in the electricity mix in 6 years. This is the forecast of a study commissioned by the Renewables UK sector association and presented by The Guardian: if the current trend continues, by 2018 the energy […]

Refrigerators, washing machines and TVs that are more repairable and less polluting. The new EU rules for household appliances

Fridge, TV and washing machines: 10 implementing rules for eco-design establish energy efficiency and other requirements. Cheaper […]

Electricity produced from renewable energy sources is now cheaper than ever

The electricity produced by new photovoltaic plants and wind farms on the ground is today cheaper than that produced with fossils He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Electricity […]

Renewables beat coal in 2021: 38% of production against 36

Wind and solar energy now represent 10% of global electricity production and renewables together beat coal in 2021 with 38% of production against 36. The results of the non-profit Ember confirm that they really are no longer there. apologies He […]

Electricity and gas bills: don't be scammed! The vademecum that everyone should read

No to electricity and gas contracts stipulated by telephone. Attention, it is good to avoid providing personal data, especially those relating to bank details. You can also take a step back within the first 14 days of signing the contract. These […]

Superbonus 110%: ecobonus and earthquake bonus approved also for second homes

Super bonus at 110% also extended to second homes. Energy efficiency and anti-seismic adaptation works possible on two real estate units He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Energy income: where are the 200 million euros against the expensive bills?

The Energy Income is a measure that aims to help families with lower incomes in supporting the expenses of their bills by economically incentivising the condominium or balcony domestic photovoltaic system. Measure already foreseen in 2020 with […]

Photovoltaics: from MIT Smaller and more efficient solar panels thanks to micro antennas

The photovoltaic puts the antennas. What promises to be the great revolution in the world of solar panels comes from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Boston, which become smaller and more efficient thanks to the micro antennas designed […]

Photovoltaic: -5% heating thanks to solar panels on the roof

According to the study by Kleissl and his team, the direct economic return (energy saved) and indirect (sale of excess energy) is the main advantage of installing a photovoltaic system, but not the only one. In fact, solar panels also guarantee […]

Deductions 65%: also for the remediation of asbestos

After furniture and appliances, the deductions could also concern asbestos remediation and solar shading. A new amendment to Legislative Decree 63/2013 made by the Finance and Productive Activities Commissions of Montecitorio, could extend the […]

55% deduction for energy redevelopment: this is what has changed since March 2010

The Minsterial Decree n. 12 of January 02, 2010 which will come into force starting from March 35, 26. The Decree involves some changes which must necessarily take into account those who plan to carry out energy requalification work on their buildings […]

Photovoltaics: the future is in space… or in your hair

New and interesting scenarios and very suggestive perspectives open up in the field of photovoltaics: from space to human hair, here is the new solar energy He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Wind power: from Siemens the new direct drive turbine that halves the components used

Direct drive SWT-3.0-101 is the name of the new wind turbine launched by the Siemens Energy sector, on the occasion of the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition in Warsaw (EWEC 2010) and officially presented today at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean […]

Turning CO2 into gasoline: engineered bacteria take care of it

Transforming carbon dioxide into gasoline, thanks to genetically modified bacteria. This was achieved by researchers from the University of California who, led by researcher Han Li, described their study "Integrated Electromicrobial Conversion […]

"No critical impact on the safety of the Chernobyl power plant": the IAEA brakes the alarm raised by the Ukrainian minister

Is there really an imminent risk of radioactive leaks from the Chernobyl power plant as declared by the Ukrainian authorities? The International Atomic Energy Agency intervenes to reduce the alarm He […]

7 ways to fight the heat at home without using air conditioning

Summer, often synonymous with heat and mugginess. There seems to be only air conditioning to give relief and so the race to buy air conditioners and air conditioners has already begun. Unfortunately, however, air conditioning systems to cool the […]

Sara Volz: the girl who grew algae under the bed to make biofuels

Sweet eyes, long blonde hair and cute freckles on her face. This is how Sara Volz, a 17-year-old teenager from Colorado Springs, United States, introduces herself, a cheeky face and big dreams for the future, such as that of getting to understand […]

Warming up with the sun: install the sanitary water heater

Unlike electricity for which photovoltaic panels are needed, domestic hot water for space heating is produced with thermal solar panels. They transfer the sun's heat to the water that flows through them. He […]

Energy saving thanks to LED bulbs

LED bulbs consume little and last a long time, allow good energy savings if you buy the right ones and are also beautiful to look at. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him They […]

Create the corrugated photovoltaic cells inspired by the art of kirigami (VIDEO)

Harnessing the Japanese art of kirigami to produce clean energy. Photovoltaics borrows traditional knowledge of the East to increase electricity production. Scientists at the University of Michigan together with a group of artists have developed […]

Dear bills? Tips and tricks to save you electricity and gas while cooking

Saving gas and energy in the kitchen is possible, also given the expensive bills that are weighing on our accounts. The good habits to respect while we are in the kitchen, which are good for your pockets and the environment He […]

Because aiming only at heat pumps to eliminate Russian gas is not enough

Gas costs soar and demand for heat pumps “explodes” across Europe. However, this has raised a number of problems. And no, focusing only on heat pumps cannot be the strategy to eliminate Russian gas He […]

The photovoltaic gazebo scam

Free photovoltaic systems for 20 years. This was the promise made by Ener (National Agency for Renewable Energy) and Energesco to dozens of families of the Mountain Community of the Sibillini Mountains, Sarano and Subasio, in the province of Perugia, […]

Energy saving in 10 steps

How to avoid waste in using electrical appliances at home? Here is a handbook to avoid unnecessary energy consumption He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Air conditioning: from Enea 10 rules to stay cool and save money

On hot days like these you just can't do without the air conditioner? If you have really tried them all and cannot find refreshment, you need to be prepared and know that the air conditioning must be managed with intelligence and parsimony. We […]

New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern promises 100% renewable energy by 2030

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pledged to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him He […]

The system that makes sea water drinkable thanks to solar energy

The great global challenge is to be able to guarantee access to safe water for all. Although there are over 18 desalination plants in over 150 countries, around 4 billion people suffer from water poverty and XNUMX billion from scarcity, at least […]

Do-it-yourself energy diagnosis: how to remedy the energy consumption in the house

With a simple and smart walk you can easily conduct an energy audit of your home yourself and spot many problems. As you inspect your home, write a list of the areas you have inspected and the related problems you have found. This list will help […]

There are no more signals from Chernobyl and the 210 technicians have been in the nuclear power plant for too long

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant stops broadcasting and the International Atomic Energy Agency expresses concern about the staff who have been working non-stop for almost two weeks A […]

For the first time, renewables surpass fossil fuels for electricity generation in Europe

Renewables outperform gas and coal in EU electricity generation. This is revealed by a new analysis He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Renewables […]

Pressure cooker: this is why it is a friend of health and the planet

Choosing steam cooking in a pressure cooker not only allows you to cook food in a healthy and low-calorie way, but also maintains the nutritional properties of the food itself, allows you to have, from an organoleptic point of view, excellent […]

Increased bills: try to save starting from light bulbs. With this calculator that tells you how much and how

From 1 September on the bulbs there is a new label that helps consumers to choose the most efficient and affordable products He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

Dear bills, when the protected market proves to be a boomerang

In the first quarter we had crazy increases on gas and electricity bills and, at the same time, the various operators began to raise prices and offers. But are we sure we really understand everything? He […]

Dear bills: how much does your dryer consume? The tricks to save

A useful appliance, but also expensive from an energy point of view: here is how much it consumes and how we can use it more wisely He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him For […]

The fascinating "wall" wind turbines can capture the energy from the wind in our cities

Wind turbines in the walls of buildings could represent a creative solution for the energy efficiency of cities He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Wind […]

Dear bills: this is the appliance that consumes the most and that we should use as little as possible

The consumption of electricity in the home derives for the most part from household appliances: this is what consumes the most He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Solaris Pop: the new photovoltaic balcony panel is on sale

No installation is needed, just connect it directly to the electrical system of your home, and voilà. You will have the electricity produced thanks to the sun. It is the new Solaris POP 'balcony' panel, the domestic micro generator that promises […]

Donald Trump claims wind causes cancer

Wind causes cancer, Trump's word. The American president during the speech given during the National Committee of the Republican Congress, Trump stated that if you live near a wind turbine, not only the house drops in value but you risk contracting […]

SunSaluter: the solar tracker that produces drinking water with photovoltaics

Produce drinking water using photovoltaics. A necessity in countries where this precious resource is scarce, along with electricity, and where the sun is abundant. It's called SunSaluter and recently made it to the finals in The Tech Award 2015 To […]

They create the world's first superconductor that works at room temperature

A team of scientists has created in the laboratory a device capable of realizing superconductivity at room temperature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Superconductivity […]

The UK goes over 100 hours without using coal for the first time in a century

For the first time in 100 years, the UK has gone without coal for more than 100 hours. By breaking the previous record set on the Easter weekend of 2019, Britain has reached this significant milestone He […]

Tidal energy: what prospects?

For a long time now, scientists have been wondering about the possibility of obtaining energy from wave motions and in particular from tides. The idea of exploiting the sea to obtain electricity continues to tickle the inventiveness of the […]

Cooling solar panels: how to cool the rooms of the house with solar energy

Shanhui Fan, Aaswath Raman and Eden Rephaeli, researchers from Stanford University, have studied and designed an innovative solar refrigerant panel with the same features designed to solve the main problem of photovoltaics with a solar panel capable […]

3D printed flexible photovoltaic panels will power a Tesla car for more than 15 km

3D printed photovoltaic panels developed by a Newcastle University research group will power the 15.100km car journey that begins in September. The initiative is part of the Charge Around Australia project He […]

Antitrust, Maxi-fine for Eni, Enel and Sen: 12,5 million euros for undue bills

Antitrust beating for Eni, Enel and Sen who will have to pay a fine of 12,5 million euros for having paid undue bills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Antitrust […]

Energy saving lamps, watch out for mercury!

Energy saving lamps are dangerous. The Spanish association Ecologists in Action has warned about the risks involved in the use of the now famous energy-saving light bulbs, just as the campaign to encourage their adoption has begun in Spain. He […]

Photovoltaics: the new 3D solar panels arrive from MIT

Photovoltaic panels land in the third dimension thanks to new solar cells designed by MIT researchers. They have been arranged in such a way as to obtain a structure capable of developing vertically, thanks to a new 3D design. The new cells are […]

Fifth Conto Energia: the hypothesis of cutting incentives is getting closer and closer

The preparation of the final draft on the Fifth Energy Account should not be far off He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Fifth […]

Young Nigerian engineer invents mobile kitchen for solar-powered street food

In addition to the kitchen, the innovative creation has several compartments for food storage and even a TV screen. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Not […]

Photovoltaics, thin solar cells are the future: the efficiency record in the laboratory has been achieved

Thin solar cells promise the breakthrough in photovoltaics: a study conducted by Amolf, Surrey University and Imperial College has shown that their efficiency can reach as much as 65%, compared to 25 today. And they would solve the problem of […]

CasaClima Awards 2010: six gold cubes for energy efficiency

The KlimaHaus Awards 2010, an event that sees the delivery of the coveted Oscar for energy efficiency made in Bolzano for the most sustainable homes, this year reached four buildings built outside the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. He […]

Organic photovoltaics: solar cells from spinach

Combine spinach and silicon, you will produce energy. It seems absurd but it is the new discovery made by Vanderbilt University that has developed a method to combine a photosynthetic protein of spinach He […]

Earthquake in Haiti: with photovoltaics drinking water for 175 thousand people

Photovoltaics and solidarity: the population of Haiti, severely hit by the earthquake of 12 January, needs all kinds of basic necessities, starting with drinking water, also to avert the danger of epidemics. Thanks to SolarWorld AG, a German company […]

Flexible photovoltaics: from Britain cheap organic solar cells that unwind and stick to the window

The development of a new photovoltaic technology, developed by the University of Cambridge, could make the installation of solar panels easier and cheaper. Plus, it would allow homeowners to use renewable energy directly from their windows. He […]

Turkey: gives GE Electric the world's first hybrid electric power plant

The first hybrid power plant that combines natural gas, sun and wind will be born in Turkey by 2015 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Greenway Smart Stove: a safer stove for developing countries

In developing countries, millions of people do not have at their disposal suitable tools for heating their homes or cooking food, a lack that unfortunately causes domestic accidents and numerous deaths every year, due to the use of non-fires. […]

IndiGo the off grid photovoltaic that can be recharged with the prepaid

It is called IndiGo, and it is a low-cost and organic-based off-grid photovoltaic panel, with integrated battery, which could make electricity more accessible even to destitute people who live in the poorest and most disadvantaged areas of the […]

Photovoltaics: will solar cells be printed with inkjet technology?

Only one will succeed, but there are still many to try. Among those attempting to print solar cells on flexible, lightweight media that can be applied anywhere is now a team of researchers from Oregon State University. Led by professor of biological […]

E-Cat: safety certifications soon. Sales for Greek cold fusion could start as early as July

Rossi confirms that the safety clearances for his E-Cat will soon arrive. But new voices from Greece speak of the start of the marketing of Hyperion as early as July He is about to end up run over, […]

Air conditioning: 7 mistakes to avoid to save energy and money this summer

Every year the arrival of summer involves days of great heat and mugginess and pushes many to purchase or switch on air conditioners, now available on the market at fairly affordable prices and present in all shops, workplaces and in numerous […]

Energy Google: the Mountain View search engine increasingly with the "wind in its sails" signs an agreement with NextEra

Google has entered into an agreement with nextera for the purchase of a 114 megawatt stock of wind energy at an agreed price, which will not change for the next twenty years; and this same energy can be resold to others, just as traditional suppliers […]

Renewable energies can power the world by 2050. The IRENA report

Renewable energies, green hydrogen and modern bioenergy could be consolidated realities by 2050, but action must be taken as soon as possible if we are to achieve the important goal of the Paris Agreement. He […]

Photovoltaic greenhouses: here are the SolarKey modules to "cultivate" clean energy

They were presented in absolute preview at the Solarexpo in Verona and represent - it is appropriate to say - a beautiful and “fruitful” innovation in the solar energy sector used in agriculture. These are Solarkey modules designed and built […]

The 8 best renewable energy projects on the roads

If space recovery is a problem when it comes to investing in renewable energy, this is why many projects focus on the exploitation of areas covered by roads and highways. These are large spaces, of far from negligible interest, the use of which, […]

Dear bills: do you know how much you could save by disconnecting chargers from the sockets and standby, "vampires" of household appliances?

Against the expensive bills, there is a very simple strategy that each of us can put in place to save: unplug the chargers and appliances on standby, real energy vampires. He is about to end up run […]

Solar Suitcase: a solar case to save the lives of newborns in developing countries

Solar Suitcase. A solar energy kit packaged in a suitcase can save the lives of dozens of babies in areas of the world where hospitals do not have access to electricity. In Asia, Africa and in economically poorer countries, hundreds of births […]

5 hand washing machines (portable) to save water and electricity

Hand and portable washing machines. Due to the lack of space needed to place a traditional washing machine in your apartment, or in other common situations, such as a camping holiday, it may be useful to have a small portable washing machine at […]

Producing energy from e-coli: the battery that will help poor countries

Young students are building a fuel cell powered by sugar and Escherichia Coli bacteria He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

The "trick" of the curtains to not waste the heat of the radiators and save on the bill

Here are some tips to help you make the most of the radiators without wasting energy unnecessarily and fighting the expensive bill He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

E-Cat: Rossi's cold fusion close to electricity

Rossi seems ever closer to producing electricity, but Piantelli does not give up He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

The Korean "artificial sun" beats all records: it maintains 100 million degrees for 20 seconds

KSTAR, the Korean artificial sun, broke all records, keeping the temperature of 20 million degrees for 100 seconds He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Source, the solar panel that generates drinking water (VIDEO)

A future in which everyone, thanks to renewable sources, will be able to have access to energy in a more democratic way, is almost a dream, especially when one thinks of the inequality of access to resources such as drinking water. At Zero Mass […]

Tanzania: how the off-grid photovoltaic kit is improving life in developing countries

His desire was to keep himself informed about what is happening in the world by watching the evening news. Too bad that in its part, electricity is considered by many to be a luxury. But the old farmer Lusela Murandika who lives in Tanzania did […]

The largest solar powered boat in the world en route to Cancun

the Turanor Planet Solar catamaran is circumnavigating the globe (by the end of 2011), to show the potential of solar energy to the big names on the planet and to the world in general. Next stop: Cancun He […]

India: LED solar lamps bring light to half a billion people

In India, until a few years ago, many villages were without lighting. But thanks to an ambitious initiative launched in 2007 by an NGO, Teri, today 500 million homes have electricity thanks to the powerful solar LED lanterns that use a specially […]

Mitti Cool: the low cost refrigerator that preserves food without electricity

A clay refrigerator to store food even without electricity. Mitti Cool does not need electricity to operate and keeps fruit and vegetables fresh for up to a week. It is also suitable for storing cheese and dairy products, according to its Indian […]

Artificial leaf created that transforms carbon dioxide into alternative fuel

An artificial leaf to combat climate change: the ingenious device, in addition to capturing carbon dioxide like natural leaves, uses the trapped gas to produce alternative fuel without the use of fossil energy sources. The work was conducted by […]

Organic photovoltaic: the 3 best self-healing solar panel projects

In recent years, researchers working in the photovoltaic sector have made great strides. In addition to creating floating, spray, flexible, organic-based, microscopic, self-cleaning modules, etc. etc., they also tried to improve the performance […]

3D printed photovoltaics, the solution to bring clean energy to 1,3 billion people around the world

Create photovoltaic cells thanks to special printers, bringing clean energy to those who still live without electricity. Worldwide 1,3 billion people do not have access to energy but the solution could be provided by cells made with this technique He […]

Cold fusion: first 1 MW E-cat sold. Rossi is not afraid of competition

The E-Cat, according to Rossi, would have been sold in the Northeast of the United States. But only a lucky few will be able to see it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

Greenwashing: studio nails oil lobbies, lots of talk and nothing

New Japanese research unmasks four of the major oil companies that are increasingly talking about ecological transition. In most cases, their commitment on paper does not turn into facts He is about […]

Fifth Energy Bill: the 5 most contested points of the new photovoltaic incentives

These are the most disputed points of the Fifth Energy Bill He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

Organic photovoltaic: cheaper and less toxic cells thanks to… tofu?

Photovoltaic panels made of tofu. The future of solar could shift from one of the staple foods of vegetarian and vegan diets. In particular, tofu salt could replace cadmium chloride, one of the most toxic and expensive substances used in the production […]

If we don't close the coal plants now, temperatures will rise by + 1,5 ° C by the end of the century

The new report on coal-fired power plants and their emissions raises the alarm: we must free ourselves from this energy source if we really want to contain global warming He is about to end up run […]

China inaugurates the new solar highway

China also has its own sunny road. A section of the photovoltaic highway developed by the Qilu Transportation Development Group has just been inaugurated. It is located near Jinan, the capital of the Chinese province of Shandong and is part of […]

E-Cat, Rossi: in his cold fusion "heat is produced by radiation"

Andrea Rossi, during the last interview, specifies that the heat source is linked to radiation. And he reveals that the entire production line of the E-Cat is in the United States He is about to end […]

Photovoltaic on the roof: Google reveals costs and benefits with a click (VIDEO)

Should you install a photovoltaic panel on the roof of your house or not? Project Sunroof: here is Google's tool to bring photovoltaics into homes. With the help of Google Maps, it is able to map our roofs and reveal what their potential is based […]

“Wind on the grid”: when wind power makes a network

From the activity of a group of German researchers comes an interesting novelty for the wind sector: the wind on the grid project, that is a super wind farm made up of many wind farms scattered in the same region or even in the same country. interconnected […]

Thermal Energy Bill: the decree at the end of the month?

The decree governing solar thermal should be ready by October He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Thermal […]

NASA has found another way to nuclear fusion

For the next space missions, NASA will produce energy from reticular confinement nuclear fusion He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him For […]

Photovoltaics: in the future, solar panels will be… a hologram

Is it a hologram? No, a photovoltaic module. To increase the efficiency of the classic panels, the two companies Apollon GmbH and Solar Bankers have created a new system based on silicon, but which uses a holographic foil. He […]

Submarine turbines that produce 10 times more energy from waves than a nuclear power plant

Producing clean energy by exploiting the waves of the sea. An idea not entirely new but in Japan it is a reality and promises to produce 10 times more energy than nuclear power He is about to end up […]

Giradora, the pedal washing machine for only 40 dollars

Giradora, the new pedal washing machine that does not require energy for its operation. The introduction of modern washing machines in the Western world has allowed thousands of women over the years to be able to transform the time dedicated to […]

The most suitable photovoltaic system is found with a click

The new Enerpoint Photovoltaic Simulator allows you to find in a few clicks the type of photovoltaic system that suits us, according to our needs and our pockets. He is about to end up run over, his […]

Can you really live without bills? Alessandro Ronca's challenge in the Renewable Energy Park

In the Renewable Energy Park you can live (almost) without bills: Alessandro Ronca tells us how we can really reduce energy costs, a challenge that, today more than ever, we must win He is about to […]

Wind energy: offshore parks reduce hurricanes

Hurricanes and offshore wind power: if positioned at sea, wind farms would be able to reduce the strength of hurricanes He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hurricanes […]

Superbonus 110%: the Enea portal is launched for sending sworn certificates and documents

Enea has just made it known that the platform that allows you to send the declarations and documents for the superbonus has been activated He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him New […]

Domestic photovoltaics: integrated panels with white roofs are coming (for now for the Bermuda islands)

Photovoltaic against expensive bills, yes, but the eye also wants its part. The Greenlight Energy company has launched white solar panels in order to be totally integrated with the roofs of the same color, to answer the "aesthetic" demand of the […]

In the US, you buy an electric (or hybrid) car and install solar panels on the roof for free

Lucky the Americans. Thanks to a new partnership between Honda and SolarCity, in the United States it will be possible to choose solar energy for your home at a reduced price, with a discount of 400 dollars and the elimination of the installation […]

Bills: from 1 October increases on electricity and gas

From 1 October 2014 the increases for electricity and gas bills arrive. The gas increases are also due to the Ukrainian crisis, as well as the arrival of the cold season. The Energy Authority has established that electricity will cost around 2 […]

Photovoltaic for balconies: you can also ask for a tax deduction for storage systems, here's how

The photovoltaic from the balcony does not make us energetically independent but it helps against expensive bills. To increase the yield it is advisable to have a storage system (a battery). Who can take advantage of the same incentives reserved […]

Renewables: Trump's tariffs on solar panels have lost nearly 20 jobs in two years

In the past two years, nearly 20 solar jobs have been lost in the United States. And the fault is also the new duties imposed by Trump on panels produced and imported from abroad He is about to end […]

SunIsMore: solar thermal becomes transparent and multicolored

The solar thermal of the future will have variable transparency and will change color to ensure a more efficient energy production. It's SunIsMore He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Hawaii: this is how they will become 100% renewable islands by 2045

The future of Hawaii is getting greener. The famous islands could in fact become the first 100% renewable state by 2045. The clean energy bill passed yesterday, thanks to which 26 billion dollars will be made available from the budget to reach […]

Energy waste: from Japan the micro-chip that prevents energy waste in Stand-by mode

From Japan, a new microchip that reduces consumption related to the indicator lights of our standby devices to zero He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Waste […]

From the pee the energy to feed the Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival attracts a huge amount of tourists every year. Colors, music, dances and various follies animate the city of Brazil but there is a problem that arises annually: how to guarantee public toilets for all? Between one samba and another, […]

E-Cat: Domestic cold fusion will cost $ 1000

Rossi has revealed the price of the domestic E-Cat could be around a thousand dollars He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat. […]

E-cat, Rossi: "Announcement postponed due to the earthquake"

Rossi's announcement has been temporarily canceled. And the fault would be the earthquake that would have damaged the Bolognese factory He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat. […]

Drumi, the ecological pedal washing machine is now on presale

The presales have started for Drumi, the entirely ecological pedal washing machine He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Remember […]

Fireplaces for heating and hot water: the advantages for the environment and how to choose

Termocamino, an interesting, innovative and environmentally friendly choice. An alternative system that guarantees domestic heating but also the production of domestic hot water. He is about to end […]

Stop system charges and extended social bonus, all the news of the decree against expensive bills in the process of being approved

The Environment and Productive Activities Committees of the Chamber have given the green light to the bill converting the bill decree. The law is expected in Montecitorio next Monday and should release 5,5 billion euros for the stop to system […]

Photovoltaic generators: do you know how much they cost?

Is the photovoltaic generator the device that allows you to convert solar energy into electricity, the one we then use for all our daily activities? But do you know how much it costs? Of course it depends on the potentially obtainable energy but […]

Solar irrigation for the people of the Sahara

The energy of the Sun and photovoltaics to solve the problem of hunger in African countries. An American study produced by the University of Standford and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) - highlights the possibility […]

Photovoltaics: double the efficiency with black silicon solar cells

Black silicon could increase the efficiency of solar cells by also exploiting infrared light He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Double […]

To store solar energy you need… rust

Harnessing the power of the sun with rust to break down water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. How? Can simple rust be used to store clean energy? This is the feat carried out at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology where a team of researchers […]

Cold fusion: Mondaini, another competitor of Rossi's E-cat?

Is the era of DIY cold fusion opening up? The new proposal by Rendo Mondaini, who with a few simple tools claims to have achieved electrolytic cold fusion He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Storage systems for photovoltaics: the GSE's no to installation for incentivized systems

Accumulation systems. Clarifications arrive from the GSE, which responds to the numerous requests received regarding the possibility of installing storage systems on plants already admitted to the incentives: the modification of the plant configuration […]

Black Wafer: blacken the silicon to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic panels

In the field of solar energy, one of the most sought-after goals by researchers around the world is to obtain 100% energy efficiency from their photovoltaic module. Only yesterday we published a news about the latest results in this sense, the […]

Wind energy: 5 times the energy produced on Earth in the open ocean

In the open ocean, and in particular in the Atlantic, wind power can produce up to 5 times the energy produced on earth. These are the results of the new (and promising) research by Anna Possner and Ken Caldeira, researchers at the Carnegie Institution […]

Cold fusion: will the E-cat sell itself in the supermarket?

Mark Gibbs, on Forbes, asked users if E-Cst really could work. And amidst certainties and doubts, Rossi is already thinking of the domestic version, in production, according to him, since the autumn of this year He […]

E-Cat: Brillouin's cold fusion challenges Rossi and Defkalion

Brillouin Energy Corporation and Robert Godes would be ready to build a new reactor capable of outpacing the competition He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-cat, […]

The Holy Grail of photovoltaics: the artificial solar leaf that heats a house

science would have discovered the Holy Grail of photovoltaics, a solar cell identical in all respects to a leaf, which, just like a leaf, seems to be able to imitate the process of chlorophyll photosynthesis He […]

Goodbye air conditioners? Here are the 3D printed bricks that cool the air

A Californian company has developed ceramic bricks that cool the air indoors He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Goodbye […]

Use 100% renewable: the United States' green turning point by 2050?

Stanford University researchers in a study calculated how to meet the new power demands of each of the 50 US member states with renewable energy alone He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Goodbye batteries? Created twistron, a hitech yarn that produces clean energy

Producing clean energy from yarns. The technological devices of the future could say goodbye to batteries thanks to the new invention that comes from the United States. Scientists at the University of Dallas have in fact created yarns wrapped […]

The first solar-powered police station in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, the new police district becomes green thanks to a greater focus on sustainability and clean energy. Covered with solar panels, the new headquarters is enriched with elements that allow the local identity to emerge more clearly. He […]

Solar Cube: the water purifier with photovoltaic panels that goes for everything… sun!

the US company Spectra Watermakers has designed a solar-powered water purifier, or rather, with 24-volt batteries powered by solar panels. The invention, renamed Solar Cube (it looks like a cube), is able to purify about 1400 liters of water every […]