Energy

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 […]

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. […]

Wind power: turbines do not cause damage to health

Wind turbines would not be held responsible for any damage or risk to our health. This is what emerges from the results of a study sponsored in Massachusetts by the State Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health. […]

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a huge solar park?

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a giant solar park? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Scotland, here is the island that said goodbye to the electricity grid and oil

There is a small island off the coast of Scotland that can be seen as a true model of sustainability and off-grid living. There is no electricity grid connected to the mainland, at the Isle of Eigg energy is generated using water, wind and the […]

Nuclear: Lithuania says yes. Final farewell in Japan by 2040?

Nuclear. A few months ago we wondered if the great powers, following the Fukushima disaster, were really considering giving up nuclear power. Beyond the specific plans already in place in Germany and Switzerland, some European states seem to consider […]

Eni and MIT inaugurate the new SFC, the center for research in solar and photovoltaic technologies

From today, research in the field of solar energy and photovoltaics will have an additional ally: the Solar Frontiers Center (SFC) was inaugurated in Cambrige, a project announced in July 2008 and the result of the collaboration between ENI and […]

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 […]

Domestic wind: here is Nausicaa, the mini-wind with wooden blades

An interesting novelty in the domestic wind sector was presented yesterday in Florence, as part of Terra Futura 2010. It is a mini wind turbine, ideal to be installed even in the gardens of one's own homes, made with wood, the material that man […]

Organic waste: 5 projects to transform human waste into energy

Human excrement is also a powerful source of energy. Here are five original ways in which they are used He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him You […]

Off-grid: the Tesla battery that promises to make your home self-sufficient

Goodbye to bills and fossil fuels. Your home could soon become self-sufficient thanks to Tesla. Elon Musk has announced that the company's 'battery for the home' is now around the corner: within six months the production of the storage system […]

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 […]

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 […]

Record nuclear fusion: for the first time Tokamak Energy exceeds the Sun's temperature by 7 times

After almost a century of research and experimentation, even a private company succeeds in this goal, at relatively low costs He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

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 […]

Polvergate: labels for corded vacuum cleaners to be redone! They were deceiving consumers

Dyson, who won it in court and saw the objections to the energy labels of the cordless vacuum cleaners that did not reflect the real energy efficiency of the appliances, deceiving consumers, was a real dust. He […]

The Eiffel Tower even greener: install two wind turbines

The Eiffel Tower, symbol of France, will produce clean energy thanks to two wind turbines. Positioned above the second level due to better wind conditions, the two systems will produce 10.000kWh of electricity per year, enough to power the commercial […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bulbs: warm light or cold light. Which one to choose?

Warm light or cold light bulb. Which one to choose? When we had only incandescent bulbs available, the problem did not arise. In that case, the only alternative was given by warm light, due to the shade of red given by the operation of the bulb […]

The dangerous hoax of 35 euros in the bill to pay the arrears of others

A hoax. In these days, a message has been circulating on social networks and on WhatsApp according to which in the electricity bills of April we will see an extra 35 euros charged, to pay off what the defaulters have not paid He […]

The first photovoltaic roller shutters in the world that produce clean energy

Photovoltaic windows are now a reality. There are various types but a Ukrainian company, SolarGaps, has designed the first roller shutters in the world capable of producing clean energy thanks to the sun. He […]

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 […]

Free photovoltaic gazebos for families of the mountain community in the province of Perugia

The project for 1000 3 kWp photovoltaic systems in the territory of the Mountain Community was presented yesterday, at the Multimedia Room of the Municipality of Campello Sul Clitunno, which will bring solar energy to the homes of a thousand families […]

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 […]

Green roofs on buildings: the 36% deduction on the way?

The government will undertake to evaluate the opportunity to grant the tax bonus (36% deduction) also to green roofs and vertical gardens. An encouraging news for those who intend to transform the roof of their home into an eco-sustainable roof, […]

Graphene: Can Produce Infinite Clean Energy! The new revolutionary study

Produce infinite clean energy thanks to graphene. According to a new study conducted by physicists at the University of Arkansas, a new property of graphene could be exploited to generate an unlimited amount of energy He […]

Portable photovoltaic: solar energy in a trolley

Can solar power be portable? When we think of panels, the first thing that comes to mind is a large fixed surface, installed on a roof or in a garden. But what if solar panels became portable? The advantages would be innumerable. And that's what […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

E-Cat, cold fusion: for Rossi "satisfied or reimbursed"

In an interview published on E-cat.com, Andrea Rossi confirms the latest rumors about the E-Cat and announces that he is available for reimbursement if the expectations of his catalyst are not considered acceptable by users. 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, […]

The thermoelectric paint that transforms waste heat into electricity

Electricity from waste heat: thanks to the new thermoelectric paint developed by three Korean research centers, it will one day be possible to “recapture” waste heat to transform it into electricity. And all this alone, perhaps, by painting […]

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 […]

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 […]

Biofuel from biomass thanks to a bacterium present in the human intestine

In the future, biodiesel could be produced directly from biomass and agricultural waste, without affecting the production of products intended for food use. All thanks to the use of a bacterium, Escherichia coli, whose natural habitat is the human […]

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 […]

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 […]

Solar Trees: what they are and why solar trees could replace photovoltaic panels

We keep saying it: the answer to the energy crisis is in renewables. Without ifs and buts. Here is another possible solution: solar trees. What are they and their advantages (even compared to classic photovoltaic panels) They […]

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is different from the Chernobyl one and we shouldn't fear the worst

While a truce is being announced to open humanitarian corridors, what is worrying in these hours is the advance towards a second nuclear power plant after the one in Zaporizhzhia. But what risks are there with an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear […]

European Energy Label: the new legislation for TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators is underway. Here are the new energy classes

from today we will have to pay more attention to the new energy labels: in fact, important innovations are coming for the identification of household appliances, based on their energy consumption but not only. He […]

Photovoltaic: here are the transparent cells that can also be applied to cars and smartphones

Producing clean energy through glass and windows. Transparent photovoltaics is nothing new, but a new study by scientists at Michigan State University has shown that a particular type of photovoltaic cells could meet almost half of the US electricity […]

Tokelau: the first nation in the world powered entirely by solar energy

Tokelau is about to become the first nation in the world powered entirely and solely by solar panels. It is a territory of New Zealand and consists of three coral atolls (Fakaofo, Atafu and Nukunun) for a total area of 10 square kilometers. […]

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 […]

E-Cat: Rossi promises new revelations on cold fusion

Rossi talks about the E-Cat again, announcing that a document on the high-temperature reactor will be released shortly He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

Goodbye standby! Here is the appliance that turns off appliances

Comes from Spain 100% off, the appliance that turns off the red lights of household appliances. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him News […]

Photovoltaics: the biological solar panel from California

In California, as we know, the sun is a philosophy of life, as well as a source of wealth and well-being. It may be for this reason that the latest innovation in the field of renewable energy comes from there. To develop it is BioSolar Inc., a […]

Portable photovoltaic: costs and what to know about solar panels that you can carry around

In looking for solutions to the expensive bills, portable solar panels can also be of help. To recharge portable equipment on campers but also in tents, it is possible to use these devices which, unlike the standard ones, are easy to carry. With […]

E-Cat: Rossi's lawyers prepare to defend cold fusion

Rossi prepares for a counterattack and announces legal battles against his detractors He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat. […]

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 […]

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 […]

This innovative (and gigantic) wind generator is capable of producing renewable energy for 80 homes

Norwegian startup Wind Catching Systems has designed huge wind generators over 300m high and promises competitive prices He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him To […]

10 prototypes of ecological washing machines to save water and energy

Will we have the possibility in the future to use washing machines that can operate according to principles of environmental sustainability? At the moment, the projects for washing machines able to guarantee a certain saving of water, electricity […]

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. […]

Appliance on standby, but how much does it cost us?

How much does the energy wasted, to a greater or lesser extent, by each electrical appliance left on stand-by cost us? From microwaves to electric toothbrushes, all appliances never stop absorbing energy. So you can get to spend 80 euros every […]

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 […]

Low-cost photovoltaics that seem to be made of Lego

With a design similar to that of lego bricks, the solar panels of Imperial College London capture 20% more energy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him All […]

Photovoltaics: Tibet relies on solar energy to preserve the ecology of the plateau

Tibet's solar energy sector is constantly growing. New projects for the construction of photovoltaic systems are in the pipeline He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Soon […]

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 […]

The 10 reasons to choose LED lighting

The (LED) Light Emitting Diode or light emitting diodes are becoming more and more common especially in recent years since the commercial strength of this type of lighting has been rediscovered. Particularly suitable for illuminating interiors […]

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 […]

Solar panels on the roads, the new frontier for fueling the energy transition in Europe

The Rolling Solar project integrates solar cell materials into pavements and street furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 1 […]

Organic photovoltaics: in Settimo Torinese solar panels are made with blueberries

Presented a few days ago in Turin, the “blueberry” organic photovoltaic panel has already made half the world talk about itself. Nothing to do with the traditional silicon modules available on the market: the solar cells of this so-called […]

Beehive PV: the honeycomb photovoltaic panel integrated into the windows

Solar energy is certainly not the most used in the world, but it is certainly the one that has conquered the largest number of people, both in the large metropolises of Western countries and in remote villages of continental Africa. However, current […]

Biogas: energy from waste in the Cannicci landfill

On Saturday morning, at the Cannicci landfill, a biogas capture plant capable of producing electricity using the waste present in the same landfill, located in the Municipality of Civitella Paganico, in the Province of Grosseto, was inaugurated. He […]

The generator that creates electricity from gravity could revolutionize renewable energy

Gravity as a source of electricity: this is the idea of Janjaap Ruijssenaars, Dutch inventor of Gravity Energy Ltd, who has just developed a device capable of converting the kinetic energy generated by the fall of a weight into an electric […]

Google did it, bought 100% renewable energy in 2017

Google is always greener. In 2017, the IT giant bought 3 gigawatts of renewable energy, the largest amount ever bought by a company. The watts purchased not only meet but even exceed the energy needs that power offices, research centers and data […]

Cold fusion: the industrial production of the E-cat is underway

The orders of the E-Cat on the web have already exceeded 10 thousand units. And while in the Red States confirms the start of industrial production of the catalyst, the engineer works on the new E-Cat capable of producing electricity He […]

Nanotechnologies: from fireflies the future of LED bulbs without electricity?

How to get light without electricity? It could be the fireflies to teach us. These insects of the beetle family again arouse the attention of the world of scientific research, with a view to determining new perspectives for identifying alternative […]

Electrolux Wind Washer, the air dishwasher that says goodbye to detergent

The latest dishwashers on the market are all designed to contain bills and waste. But the Electrolux Wind Washer goes further. Invented by the Designer Hwang Jin wook, it is an innovative air-operated dishwasher with negligible water consumption […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saudi Arabia plans to become a 100% renewable country

Saudi Arabia, the largest oil producer in the world, has revealed plans for its energy future, declaring it is ready to become a country powered 100% by renewable energy and with a low environmental impact. This is what emerged from statements […]

Deep Green: “underwater” kites to produce energy

Minesto, a Swedish company linked to the Saab group, was carrying out tests using a turbine kite that was supposed to produce energy through the movement of the wind, but the engineers, however, thought it well to put it under water and exploit […]

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 […]

Transforming olive oil waste into renewable energy to power homes

Numerous projects are underway in Spain and the Gaza Strip to produce clean energy while respecting the environment. On […]

New York's steam radiators are dealing with the most serious pandemic in recent history

Still in use today, they were designed to heat in the presence of windows opened during the Spanish flu He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Age […]

Climate change: wind farms raise the temperature

The presence of large wind farms in the US has led to an increase in the temperatures of the earth's surface He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

In the Netherlands, photovoltaic noise barriers that produce energy

Noise barriers in the Netherlands will not only serve to reduce noise levels. In fact, they will make it possible to produce clean energy. After the record-breaking cycle path that produces clean energy, Holland is also following this new route, […]

Goodbye nuclear. Fukushima 100% renewable by 2040

Three years after Japan's nuclear crisis, Fukushima prefecture announces that it will become 100% renewable by 2040. The region, which has a population of around two million, doesn't want to know anything about the energy of the atom, too. if […]

Foliage: the solar-powered air conditioner that also purifies the air

Warm goodbye, thanks to the new leaf-shaped solar air conditioner that also purifies the air He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hot […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What to do when the snow covers the photovoltaic panels?

The snow has now fallen over a large part of our country. Milan also got white this year. It will really be a white Christmas, but what happens to the photovoltaic panels when the snow falls to the skies, reducing the performance of the modules? […]

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 […]

Do microwave ovens really pollute as much as 6,8 million cars?

Microwave ovens are harmful to the environment because they generate 7,7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year in Europe, equal to the emissions produced in the same period by 6,8 million cars. This was revealed by new research conducted by […]

From Cern the first solar thermal panel based on "vacuum"

From the accelerator to the roof: CERN in Geneva has delivered the first 300 high-temperature solar panels made thanks to the "ultra vacuum" technology, which offers the heat chambers exceptional insulation, significantly reducing heat dispersion […]

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 […]

Ethanol fireplaces and oil stoves: they emit formaldehyde and too polluting according to a new test

According to a test, oil stoves emit too many pollutants: CO2, formaldehyde and more. Ethanol fireplaces are no exception He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

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 […]

E-Cat, record results achieved in cold fusion: Rossi talks about "Cop 6"

In less than a week Andrea Rossi is expected to reveal new details on the E-Cat He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat. […]

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 […]

2022 fixtures bonus: how it works and how to get it

On the ENEA platform it is possible to register your renovation or replacement of fixtures and obtain the deduction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Also […]

The wind farm in South Africa is completed: 485 families will have clean energy at affordable prices

Thanks to the new plant, hundreds of thousands of South African families will have energy from low-cost renewable sources He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Transparent photovoltaic to produce energy from the windows

Smart glasses, made with new ultra-transparent solar cells, which allow you to produce energy and recharge small electronic devices. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Smart […]

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 […]

Sahara Solar Breeder Project: solar energy from the desert to save the planet

What perhaps will be considered the most daring and ambitious solar energy project ever: the Sahara Solar Breeder Project was born from a collaboration between Japanese and Algerian researchers. A project that will have the ultimate goal of meeting […]

Biofuels from microbes?

Biofuels from microbes. This is the last frontier of "clean" energy opened by some researchers from the University of California who have carried out some studies to derive energy from the proteins produced by some microbes which, carefully refined, […]

Save El.En. Plus: how to save 80% energy with the washing machine

In the simplest ideas, very often, the best solutions are hidden. This is the case of Save el en Plus, the rigorously made in Italy device that reduces electricity and detergent consumption with washing machines and dishwashers. How? Taking advantage […]

Air conditioning: 10 useful tips to save money, energy and health

The heat arrives, the air conditioning is turned on. Here's how to best use air conditioners to cool rooms with an eye to saving on bills and energy and our health He is about to end up run over, his […]

Micro-photovoltaic: "glitter" solar cells are on the way

Photovoltaics has never had such a bright prospect. Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a system of photovoltaic cells as small as glitter that could revolutionize the way solar energy is stored and used. He […]

From the US and the UK, stop importing Russian oil, what scenarios await us?

The UK and US embargo on Russian oil could have serious economic consequences in other countries of the world as well He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Liter of Light: solar lamps from plastic bottles will be self-produced by local communities

When the recycling of plastic bottles can make a difference. Back in 2012 we told you about the Liter of Light project that had brought economic and sustainable light to the alleys and shacks of the Philippines using simple plastic bottles, water, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Offshore wind: (maybe) not that risky for seabirds, the study

Offshore wind isn't that dangerous to seabirds. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Program (ORJIP), according to which the risk of collision between birds and wind turbines has been largely overestimated […]

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 […]

Photovoltaic in a condominium: here's how

How to install a photovoltaic system in an apartment building? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Install […]

Photovoltaics: Will solar panels mimic sunflowers?

Imitate the heliotropism of sunflowers to capture as much energy as possible. Here's the idea that solar panels could change He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

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 gives Nobel Prize thanks to graphene

There could be a real Russian revolution in the future of photovoltaics, and not only that, thanks to the discovery of a new highly conductive, transparent, flexible, but at the same time resistant material. It is graphene, which could be used […]

Moon: how to create electricity from the tides thanks to underwater kites

The moon could be a renewable energy source in the near future. The Swedish company Minesto has developed a technology that transforms the energy of the tides (due to the Moon) into electricity, but perhaps it is better that our satellite helps […]

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, […]

Thermal photovoltaic: new germanium TPV cells arrive to reduce costs

The forecasts on renewable energy sources are proving to be correct: year after year, research advances, technologies improve and market prices fall. This is the case of Imec, a Belgian company specializing in nanotechnologies, which has just […]

The photovoltaic sunflower that produces electricity, heat and drinking water (PHOTO AND VIDEO)

Just like a sunflower, it follows the movement of our star to capture some of its energy by transforming it into electricity and heat. Its name is HCPVT (High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal) and is the new prototype created by Airlight Energy […]

Chernobyl and what we know about the destroyed radioactive waste deposit

Almost a month after the occupation of the Russian troops, the personnel of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant were finally replaced. Two weeks ago the International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concern about employees who were working non-stop. […]

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, […]

City of London: 100% renewable energy since October

The City of London, the historic central "Square Mile" district of London, will meet its energy needs from October using only renewables He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

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 […]

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 […]

10 social innovations to bring light and clean energy to developing countries

Imagine what your life would be like without electricity. In many parts of the globe, this really happens. the sun is a fundamental resource for families who have no way of using electricity - in Africa, for example, one in five families - but […]

Light was at the Salone del Mobile 2010: Solatube and LumiSheet (Video-interview)

The planet is not saved by design alone. We would not like to be snobbish but at this Salone we have found a couple of solutions that are not design objects, but intelligent and ecological solutions for lighting. He […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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 […]

Dishwasher: how to choose it and how to use it in a more ecological way

Dishwasher: how to choose it and how to use it in a more ecological way. You have often wondered whether using the dishwasher is more or less ecological than washing dishes by hand. the water and energy savings that your dishwasher can guarantee […]

These are the bad habits that make you waste energy when you turn on the radiators

These habits we don't pay much attention to can make a real difference and save us a lot of money at the end of the month He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Low […]

Energy bills: how to join the new experimental tariff D1 for heat pumps

Starting today, the new D1 tariff, tariff experimentation on a national scale aimed at domestic customers who use, in their home, electric heat pumps as the only heating system for their homes. This is established by article 8, paragraph 3, of […]

Mongolia: shepherds modernize traditional huts with photovoltaics

In Mongolia, electricity was a luxury, especially for nomadic populations. Here the sun shines at least 250 days a year, illuminating the plains of the Gobi desert to the southern border of the country with China. So why not use its natural power […]

Superbonus 110%: extension to the end of 2023 confirmed, but only for condominiums

The 2023% Superbonus will be extended to 110 for renovations that improve the energy efficiency of buildings. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Spain: wind farm is the main source of energy produced by the country

In Spain wind power conquers a new record. For the first time ever, the country's wind farms have produced more electricity in the past three months than all other sources. This was revealed by the Asociación Empresarial Eólica through its blog, […]

Cold fusion: 10 kg of nickel and 18 of hydrogen are enough for e-cat. Tomorrow the new test

Will tomorrow be the day of truth about the E-Cat? Pending the tests (strictly private) Andrea Rossi announces that 10 kilos of nickel and 18 of hydrogen will be needed to ensure that the E-Cat produces 1 MW of heat for six months He […]

If you have a dryer at home, follow these "tricks" to save energy (and money)

We reveal some useful tricks to make the most of the dryer without having to pay exorbitant energy bills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him THEdryer […]

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 […]

8 tips to save gas in winter

And here are eight tips to save on gas for the winter. In fact, a few simple precautions are enough to reduce excesses, both in the bill and for the environment He is about to end up run over, his […]

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 […]

E-Cat: Can Cold Fusion Solve the Energy Crisis?

Could the E-Cat help solve the energy crisis to the benefit above all of the environment? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him THEE-Cat […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The first solar-powered industrial desalination plant tested in the United Arab Emirates

In an attempt to solve similar problems, the Abu Dhabi Development Agency is currently testing a new solar-powered industrial desalination system. The main objective is to improve the yield of solar panels, which in desert areas have a difficult […]

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 […]

Photovoltaic: the transparent and low-cost solar cells will be in perovskite and graphene

"New generation" photovoltaics: Hong Kong researchers have created semi-transparent perovskite solar cells with efficient and low-cost graphene electrodes He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

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 […]

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 […]

Photovoltaic: more efficient cells thanks to Blu-Ray discs

The performance of photovoltaic cells can be improved by Blu-Ray. You read that right. The technology used in DVD video will be at the basis of the improvement in solar yield He is about to end up […]

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 […]

Air conditioner, cleaning the filters is not enough. The "tricks" to know before turning it back on for the summer

Summer is upon us and air conditioners may soon need to be turned on on hot days. It is therefore important not to be caught unprepared and take care of maintenance and cleaning in time to obtain maximum results, safely and reducing energy waste. […]

E-Cat: Australian skeptics offer $ 1 million to Greek Defkalion clone

Australian skeptics turn over the proposal made to Rossi at Defkalion, which he says is almost ready to market the Hyperion He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-cat. […]

"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 […]

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 […]

Sarnia: Canada is the largest and most powerful photovoltaic plant in the world

It is called Sarnia and the largest and most powerful photovoltaic plant on the planet is located in the Canadian area of Ontario. The plant had already existed for some time, but recently it has expanded its power, and from the original […]

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 […]

Akon, the singer who will bring clean energy to millions of people in Africa

Not just music. Akon, singer-songwriter and music producer of Senegalese origins, when not engaged as a musician fights on the front of respect for the environment and renewable energy to improve the quality of life of African populations. He […]

Capturing the sun in the Thar desert: 2.245 megawatts produced by millions of photovoltaic panels

One of the largest solar parks in the world is in the Thar Desert, India, the construction of which first appeared in satellite images in 2015. Today it covers over 5700 hectares for a total capacity of 2245 Megawatts. He […]

Energy incentives 2010: those for biomass and agrienergy are on the way

After the decree on geothermal energy, approved at the beginning of February, it could be the right turn for the production of electricity from biomass, or from agricultural processing waste, but also from specific crops intended for this and, […]

Tax deductions of 55%: Clini in favor of stabilizing them at 55% even after 2013

Minister Clini reassures about the deductions for the energy requalification of buildings He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Tax […]

Air conditioning, the tricks to really save money and energy

The prime minister replies at the press conference: “If they propose an embargo on gas and if the European Union is uniform on this, we will be happy to follow it. Whichever instrument is considered to be the most important and most effective […]

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 […]

Ecobonus at 110% is the law: the Relaunch Decree approved, what it provides

The Relaunch Decree was finally approved yesterday also by the Senate and is officially law. The 110% eco-bonus has been confirmed He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nuclear fusion: the Korean tokamak breaks a new record, 30 seconds at the temperature of the Sun

From South Korea, new results have been achieved towards "clean" nuclear energy thanks to the development of totamak He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

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 […]

Origami-style photovoltaic: here's how to produce energy with folding panels

When closed it looks like a flower, with folded petals. But inside it contains a great strength, which combines the grace of origami with that of modern technologies for space exploration but above all with the production of energy from renewable […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wind power company convicted of killing over 150 eagles in the United States

A company affiliated with one of the largest US suppliers of renewable energy was convicted of killing more than 150 eagles. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him ESI […]

Renewable sources surpass nuclear power even in the US

In the United States, the use of renewable energy has made great strides in 2011. This is what can be seen from the latest issue of the "Monthly Energy Review", an official magazine published by the EIA (US Energy Information Administration), […]

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 […]

From fires to rebirth thanks to solar panels: photovoltaics arrive in Australia in the areas affected by the disaster

Photovoltaic panels to revive Australia: technology in 100 sites that have been left without grid energy due to the fires He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Mini-grids […]

Offshore wind: the largest park in the world inaugurated in Great Britain

The world's largest offshore wind farm opened yesterday off Foreness Point in Kent. Located on the east coast of Great Britain, the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm was built by the Swedish company Vattenfall, a leader in Europe in the energy development […]

Photovoltaic: created the 'carpet' that produces clean energy

It unrolls like a carpet, is easily transported and is able to bring clean electricity to even the most remote areas of the world. It is the new Roll-Array photovoltaic panel. hunting for funds on the Crowdcube platform He […]

E-Cat, Rossi reveals new details

The inventor of the E-Cat reveals new details regarding the functioning of the catalyst. And it rules out conspiracies He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him E-Cat, […]

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 […]

Photovoltaics: the 3D printer to produce solar panels

Scientists begin work on three-dimensional printers for photovoltaics. Objective: to lower costs He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

A fossil fuel war is underway in Ukraine. The alarm of the leading Ukrainian climate scientist

It is now clear to everyone how much our country and Europe in general is dependent on other nations for energy sources. Yes, because we are always looking for those fossils that we do not have in our subsoils and that scientists have always called […]

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 fallen leaves from the trees turn into batteries

What to do with the leaves that have fallen from the trees? The use for artistic creations is now well established, they could be exploited to accumulate energy, becoming the raw material of batteries He […]