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Rawlemon Betaray: A Spherical Sun Power Generator.
The Future
Alternative Energy News publishes articles about renewable energy, fresh technologies, and anything that will help our civilization use energy and natural resources in a more sustainable and efficient way. Our news pages aggregate headlines from around the web to keep you informed on a daily basis.
Visit the directory to view informative websites and resources. List your energy event or conference on the events page.
Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
Solar Team Superb Britain has commenced a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the two thousand seventeen World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers
The Spherical Sun Power Generator
German Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon
Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in China
In an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s very first hydrogen powered tram.
The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating House
Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest one hundred is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The one hundred square meter residential units are made of up
Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?
Since 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system permits standard PV panels to be installed on large figures
France Passes Green Rooftop Law
France keeps making green headlines lately… the Eiffel Tower’s wind turbines, the tree-shaped wind turbines being installed in Paris, and now an titillating fresh law that is sure to have
Apple Electrified Car: Concept Photos
Latest rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electrical car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept pictures of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation
The Bigfoot Electrical Monster Truck
Some Friday joy… we discovered this intriguing electrical brute while covering this week’s Vancouver Auto Display. It’s not truly going to do much to help the environment, but we think
Top ten Green Cars – two thousand fifteen Vancouver Auto Showcase
This Tuesday we had a unique chance to preview the Vancouver International Auto Demonstrate. This year’s demonstrate features a broad multitude of electrical, hydrogen and hybrid-electric vehicles. We took total
Tulip Shaped Solar Plants to be Installed in Ethiopia
AORA Solar has announced that it will begin construction of its solar-biogas power plants in Ethiopia. Construction of the very first pilot plant will embark by mid-2015. Ethiopia’s Minister of Water,
Tree Shaped Wind Turbines to be Installed in Paris
A French company called Fresh Wind is installing tree-shaped wind turbines at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The company’s founder, Jérôme Michaud-Larivière came up with the idea
Japan Closer to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space
Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit tens unit wirelessly. The purpose of the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS), is to be
The Eiffel Tower Installs Two Wind Turbines
The one hundred twenty six year old Eiffel Tower is going green! A pair of camouflaged VisionAIR5 wind turbines were installed inwards the scaffolding on the 2nd floor, and are expected to generate
Possible Dual Rotor Technology for Wind Turbines
Iowa State Aerospace Engineers Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are exploring the possibility of adding a smaller, secondary rotor to wind turbines. The engineers studied the base of existing
The Kymogen Wave Energy Generator
Mechanical Engineer David Hartmann and Craftsman Jason Ballash have designed a fresh wave power technology called the KymoGen, which has the potential to produce clean, low-cost energy using the constant
Man Converts Toyota Prius into Motor Home
It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project
Meet the ELF: A Pedal-Powered, Solar-Electric Hybrid
Described as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet”, The ELF is a solar and pedal-powered hybrid tricycle hand-built in the United States by Organic Transit. It is available in
How Recycled CO2 is Switching the Manufacturing Landscape
Environmentalists have shoved greenhouse gases as being the leading cause of global heating. Carbon dioxide has been regarded as being the fattest contributor to the greenhouse effect. But what if
The Hydrobee: USB Power from Nature
We just received an email from a company called Hydrobee, asking us to vote for them as Autodesk’s inventor of the Year. Having never heard of this we checked it
Goodyear Releases Electricity-Generating Tire Concept
We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electrical cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Showcase, Goodyear unveiled a fresh concept tire called the BH03. While
Meet the Makani Energy Kite
Back in two thousand thirteen Google purchased a company called Makani, creators of the Energy Kite. Their purpose is to make wind energy pricing competitive with fossil fuels, and they believe a
Nissan Launches 7-seater Electrified Minivan
Ever wished to own an electrified car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a fresh leaf with it’s fresh 100%
The Lateral Axis Wind Turbine
Sri Lankan inventor Leelananda Jayasuriya just sent us this concept for a Lateral Axis Wind Turbine. The turbine functions just like a Ferris Wheel, with the blades orbiting in
Meet the Strati: A 3D Printed Electrical Car
3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a accomplish and functional electrical automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). Eighteen months
Green Cars in two thousand fifteen (Infographic)
Considering a green car? These days it makes a lot of sense but there are so many options; electrical, hybrid, hydrogen and even solar. One day soon we’ll all be
Google Biodome: Fresh Headquarters to Blend with Environment
Today Google announced their titillating proposal to redevelop four sites in Mountain View, California. Designed by Bjarke Ingels at BIG and Thomas Heatherwick at Heatherwick Studio, the fresh headquarters will
3D Printed Solar Energy Trees
How would nature do it? Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland may be discovering the response, thanks to advancing solar and 3D printing technologies. They have developed
The Benefits of Solar Power (Infographic)
Home Inspector Bill Barber recently created an excellent infographic that details how solar panels can power homes and help the environment at the same time. According to the infographic,
Oriental Hornet: Pro Solar Power Harvester
Do you know who is the most competent solar power experienced, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the modest common Oriental hornet found
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in Fresh York City
Fresh York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting even greener with the addition of a solar powered electrified vehicle (EV) charging station – the very first of its kind in
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Alternative Energy
Alternative energy news, and information about renewable energy technologies.
Alternative Energy News
Rawlemon Betaray: A Spherical Sun Power Generator.
The Future
Alternative Energy News publishes articles about renewable energy, fresh technologies, and anything that will help our civilization use energy and natural resources in a more sustainable and efficient way. Our news pages aggregate headlines from around the web to keep you informed on a daily basis.
Visit the directory to view informative websites and resources. List your energy event or conference on the events page.
Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
Solar Team Good Britain has embarked a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the two thousand seventeen World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers
The Spherical Sun Power Generator
German Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon
Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in China
In an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s very first hydrogen powered tram.
The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating House
Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest one hundred is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The one hundred square meter residential units are made of up
Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?
Since 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system permits standard PV panels to be installed on large bods
France Passes Green Rooftop Law
France keeps making green headlines lately… the Eiffel Tower’s wind turbines, the tree-shaped wind turbines being installed in Paris, and now an titillating fresh law that is sure to have
Apple Electrified Car: Concept Photos
Latest rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electrical car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept pics of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation
The Bigfoot Electrical Monster Truck
Some Friday joy… we discovered this intriguing electrified brute while covering this week’s Vancouver Auto Display. It’s not indeed going to do much to help the environment, but we think
Top ten Green Cars – two thousand fifteen Vancouver Auto Demonstrate
This Tuesday we had a unique chance to preview the Vancouver International Auto Showcase. This year’s demonstrate features a broad diversity of electrical, hydrogen and hybrid-electric vehicles. We took utter
Tulip Shaped Solar Plants to be Installed in Ethiopia
AORA Solar has announced that it will begin construction of its solar-biogas power plants in Ethiopia. Construction of the very first pilot plant will begin by mid-2015. Ethiopia’s Minister of Water,
Tree Shaped Wind Turbines to be Installed in Paris
A French company called Fresh Wind is installing tree-shaped wind turbines at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The company’s founder, Jérôme Michaud-Larivière came up with the idea
Japan Closer to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space
Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit violet wand wirelessly. The aim of the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS), is to be
The Eiffel Tower Installs Two Wind Turbines
The one hundred twenty six year old Eiffel Tower is going green! A pair of camouflaged VisionAIR5 wind turbines were installed inwards the scaffolding on the 2nd floor, and are expected to generate
Possible Dual Rotor Technology for Wind Turbines
Iowa State Aerospace Engineers Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are exploring the possibility of adding a smaller, secondary rotor to wind turbines. The engineers studied the base of existing
The Kymogen Wave Energy Generator
Mechanical Engineer David Hartmann and Craftsman Jason Ballash have designed a fresh wave power technology called the KymoGen, which has the potential to produce clean, low-cost energy using the constant
Man Converts Toyota Prius into Motor Home
It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project
Meet the ELF: A Pedal-Powered, Solar-Electric Hybrid
Described as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet”, The ELF is a solar and pedal-powered hybrid tricycle hand-built in the United States by Organic Transit. It is available in
How Recycled CO2 is Switching the Manufacturing Landscape
Environmentalists have shoved greenhouse gases as being the leading cause of global heating. Carbon dioxide has been regarded as being the largest contributor to the greenhouse effect. But what if
The Hydrobee: USB Power from Nature
We just received an email from a company called Hydrobee, asking us to vote for them as Autodesk’s inventor of the Year. Having never heard of this we checked it
Goodyear Releases Electricity-Generating Tire Concept
We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electrified cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Demonstrate, Goodyear unveiled a fresh concept tire called the BH03. While
Meet the Makani Energy Kite
Back in two thousand thirteen Google purchased a company called Makani, creators of the Energy Kite. Their aim is to make wind energy pricing competitive with fossil fuels, and they believe a
Nissan Launches 7-seater Electrical Minivan
Ever desired to own an electrified car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a fresh leaf with it’s fresh 100%
The Lateral Axis Wind Turbine
Sri Lankan inventor Leelananda Jayasuriya just sent us this concept for a Lateral Axis Wind Turbine. The turbine functions just like a Ferris Wheel, with the blades orbiting in
Meet the Strati: A 3D Printed Electrified Car
3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a accomplish and functional electrical automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). Eighteen months
Green Cars in two thousand fifteen (Infographic)
Considering a green car? These days it makes a lot of sense but there are so many options; electrical, hybrid, hydrogen and even solar. One day soon we’ll all be
Google Biodome: Fresh Headquarters to Blend with Environment
Today Google announced their titillating proposal to redevelop four sites in Mountain View, California. Designed by Bjarke Ingels at BIG and Thomas Heatherwick at Heatherwick Studio, the fresh headquarters will
3D Printed Solar Energy Trees
How would nature do it? Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland may be discovering the response, thanks to advancing solar and 3D printing technologies. They have developed
The Benefits of Solar Power (Infographic)
Home Inspector Bill Barber recently created an excellent infographic that details how solar panels can power homes and help the environment at the same time. According to the infographic,
Oriental Hornet: Experienced Solar Power Harvester
Do you know who is the most competent solar power accomplished, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the discreet common Oriental hornet found
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in Fresh York City
Fresh York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting even greener with the addition of a solar powered electrical vehicle (EV) charging station – the very first of its kind in
Alternative Energy News
Alternative Energy
Alternative energy news, and information about renewable energy technologies.
Alternative Energy News
Rawlemon Betaray: A Spherical Sun Power Generator.
The Future
Alternative Energy News publishes articles about renewable energy, fresh technologies, and anything that will help our civilization use energy and natural resources in a more sustainable and efficient way. Our news pages aggregate headlines from around the web to keep you informed on a daily basis.
Visit the directory to view informative websites and resources. List your energy event or conference on the events page.
Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
Solar Team Superb Britain has commenced a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the two thousand seventeen World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers
The Spherical Sun Power Generator
German Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon
Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in China
In an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s very first hydrogen powered tram.
The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating House
Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest one hundred is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The one hundred square meter residential units are made of up
Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?
Since 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system permits standard PV panels to be installed on large figures
France Passes Green Rooftop Law
France keeps making green headlines lately… the Eiffel Tower’s wind turbines, the tree-shaped wind turbines being installed in Paris, and now an titillating fresh law that is sure to have
Apple Electrical Car: Concept Photos
Latest rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electrified car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept pictures of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation
The Bigfoot Electrical Monster Truck
Some Friday joy… we discovered this intriguing electrical brute while covering this week’s Vancouver Auto Display. It’s not truly going to do much to help the environment, but we think
Top ten Green Cars – two thousand fifteen Vancouver Auto Showcase
This Tuesday we had a unique chance to preview the Vancouver International Auto Showcase. This year’s showcase features a broad multiplicity of electrical, hydrogen and hybrid-electric vehicles. We took total
Tulip Shaped Solar Plants to be Installed in Ethiopia
AORA Solar has announced that it will begin construction of its solar-biogas power plants in Ethiopia. Construction of the very first pilot plant will commence by mid-2015. Ethiopia’s Minister of Water,
Tree Shaped Wind Turbines to be Installed in Paris
A French company called Fresh Wind is installing tree-shaped wind turbines at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The company’s founder, Jérôme Michaud-Larivière came up with the idea
Japan Closer to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space
Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit electric current wirelessly. The objective of the Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS), is to be
The Eiffel Tower Installs Two Wind Turbines
The one hundred twenty six year old Eiffel Tower is going green! A pair of camouflaged VisionAIR5 wind turbines were installed inwards the scaffolding on the 2nd floor, and are expected to generate
Possible Dual Rotor Technology for Wind Turbines
Iowa State Aerospace Engineers Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are exploring the possibility of adding a smaller, secondary rotor to wind turbines. The engineers studied the base of existing
The Kymogen Wave Energy Generator
Mechanical Engineer David Hartmann and Craftsman Jason Ballash have designed a fresh wave power technology called the KymoGen, which has the potential to produce clean, low-cost energy using the constant
Man Converts Toyota Prius into Motor Home
It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project
Meet the ELF: A Pedal-Powered, Solar-Electric Hybrid
Described as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet”, The ELF is a solar and pedal-powered hybrid tricycle hand-built in the United States by Organic Transit. It is available in
How Recycled CO2 is Switching the Manufacturing Landscape
Environmentalists have shoved greenhouse gases as being the leading cause of global heating. Carbon dioxide has been regarded as being the fattest contributor to the greenhouse effect. But what if
The Hydrobee: USB Power from Nature
We just received an email from a company called Hydrobee, asking us to vote for them as Autodesk’s inventor of the Year. Having never heard of this we checked it
Goodyear Releases Electricity-Generating Tire Concept
We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electrified cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Display, Goodyear unveiled a fresh concept tire called the BH03. While
Meet the Makani Energy Kite
Back in two thousand thirteen Google purchased a company called Makani, creators of the Energy Kite. Their objective is to make wind energy pricing competitive with fossil fuels, and they believe a
Nissan Launches 7-seater Electrical Minivan
Ever desired to own an electrical car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a fresh leaf with it’s fresh 100%
The Lateral Axis Wind Turbine
Sri Lankan inventor Leelananda Jayasuriya just sent us this concept for a Lateral Axis Wind Turbine. The turbine functions just like a Ferris Wheel, with the blades orbiting in
Meet the Strati: A 3D Printed Electrical Car
3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a accomplish and functional electrified automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). Eighteen months
Green Cars in two thousand fifteen (Infographic)
Considering a green car? These days it makes a lot of sense but there are so many options; electrical, hybrid, hydrogen and even solar. One day soon we’ll all be
Google Biodome: Fresh Headquarters to Blend with Environment
Today Google announced their titillating proposal to redevelop four sites in Mountain View, California. Designed by Bjarke Ingels at BIG and Thomas Heatherwick at Heatherwick Studio, the fresh headquarters will
3D Printed Solar Energy Trees
How would nature do it? Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland may be discovering the response, thanks to advancing solar and 3D printing technologies. They have developed
The Benefits of Solar Power (Infographic)
Home Inspector Bill Barber recently created an excellent infographic that details how solar panels can power homes and help the environment at the same time. According to the infographic,
Oriental Hornet: Accomplished Solar Power Harvester
Do you know who is the most competent solar power pro, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the modest common Oriental hornet found
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Greenest Destination in Fresh York City
Fresh York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is getting even greener with the addition of a solar powered electrified vehicle (EV) charging station – the very first of its kind in