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Entering the Age of Alternative Renewable Energy Systems

Entering the Age of Alternative Renewable Energy Systems

By Guest Contributor on November 27, 2012

Renewable energy systems, or energy development, is the process of creating sufficient primary sources of energy, and also secondary forms of energy, from which societies can supplement their use of fossil fuels. The delivery of energy services and the production of many manufactured goods have caused technologically advanced societies to become increasingly dependent on external energy sources.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: alternative energy, renewable energy, renewable energy systems | 0

Pee Power! Urine-Powered Generator Could Change Lives

Pee Power! Urine-Powered Generator Could Change Lives

By Becky Striepe on November 26, 2012

We’ve talked about park lamps fueled by dog poop, and now a group of teens in Africa have developed a generator that runs on urine.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: alternative energy, alternative power, electricity, generator, pee power, power, urine-powered generator | 2

Beer Power to Warm UK Homes

Beer Power to Warm UK Homes

By Becky Striepe on October 27, 2010

Folks in Suffolk can feel extra good next time they pop into the pub for a pint. Waste from a local brewery as well as food waste from supermarkets, pubs, and hotels are helping produce clean energy.

Category: Concept+Design, Food+Drink, Innovation | Tags: alternative energy, anaerobic digestion, beer, electricity, Food & drink, Suffolk, UK

Poop Power: Dog-Fueled Park Lamps

Poop Power: Dog-Fueled Park Lamps

By Becky Striepe on September 23, 2010

Weird sources of renewable energy seem to be popping up every day. Now, a park in Cambridge, Massachusetts is trying out lamp posts powered with dog poop.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: alternative energy, energy, energy conservation, methane, parks, waste

Community in Lima, Peru to Light Christmas Tree with Solar, Wind, and Bikes

Community in Lima, Peru to Light Christmas Tree with Solar, Wind, and Bikes

By Levi Novey on December 11, 2009

Tonight the Lima district of San Borja plans to light an emissions-free Christmas tree in a popular park as part of event called “Magic, Light, and Color: the Energy You Generate.” The 11 meter high tree will display LED Christmas lights powered by a combination of 10 bicycles, a wind turbine, and two small solar [...]

Category: Innovation, News+Opinion | Tags: alternative energy, bicycles, Christmas, Christmas Tree, LED Light Bulbs, Lima, mechanical energy, Peru, renewable energy, San Borja, solar energy, solar power, wind energy, wind power, zero emissions

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