Category Archives: Alternative Energy

France’s Reunion island aims for zero CO2

Ringed by volcanic rock, sandy beaches and the blue swell of the Indian Ocean, France’s Reunion island is hardly a major polluter. But hit by rising fuel costs and worried about the impact of global warming, particularly on its delicate … Continue reading

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Solar Power Breakthrough :A New Process Stores Energy for Later Use

Within 10 years, homeowners could power their homes in daylight with solar photovoltaic cells, while using excess solar energy to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water to power a household fuel cell. If the new process developed at the Massachusetts … Continue reading

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South Korea Plans To Raise Its Investment In Alternative Energy Development

South Korea plans to raise its investment in alternative energy development by 60 percent this year to $193 million, the government said, as the resource-hungry nation seeks to diversify its energy sources. It plans to spend 194.4 billion won ($193 … Continue reading

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An out of this world green energy solution

The quest for more renewable energy sources recently got a boost that’s out of this world. NASA researchers this week said they are using global satellite data to create maps of ocean areas best suited for wind energy. The maps … Continue reading

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