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Fight to stop the new Super-Grid
EnergyJan 23, 2010

Fight to stop the new Super-Grid

Actor and broadcaster, Griff Rhys Jones has joined the battle against the Grid. He opposes the new electricity towers,or “Super pylons,” which are s...

Solar for Haiti
SolarJan 11, 2010

Solar for Haiti

Solar-powered equipment for water, lighting, and communications is being sent to Haiti as part of the reconstruction efforts following last week’s devasta...

New wind power for ships
EnergyJan 10, 2010

New wind power for ships

The world’s first cargo ship to be powered with high altitude kite-like sails tethered on lines 100 metres in the air was “Theseus,” last year. SkySails c...

Free solar calculators
Courses, guides & tutorialsDec 23, 2009

Free solar calculators

Free tools online to calculate the amount of sunlight you have and the solar panels you will need...

Slow spread of 1BoG
SolarDec 22, 2009

Slow spread of 1BoG

Anyone considering solar power probably has a green outlook. If the deal you do is good for the planet yet not so good for your pocket book, will that slow the ...

Electric filling station
SolarDec 17, 2009

Electric filling station

New York’s first solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station is open for business. It is the first in New York State and one of few world-wide. The cha...

Off-Grid update
CommunitiesDec 8, 2009

Off-Grid update

What a great early Christmas gift, I know that to those who get snow every winter, it’s not that exciting, but for those of us that live in places with li...

How Big Power will keep control
EnergyDec 1, 2009

How Big Power will keep control

The man who runs one of the largest Energy retailers in America (and Britain) has signalled the death of the traditional utility company. He is typical of a new...

Off-Grid questions
CommunitiesDec 1, 2009

Off-Grid questions

Every now and again, I get an email with some great questions, this evening I received such an email from a new ‘net friend, Marcy. She has recently taken...

Senators back mini-nuke
EnergyNov 22, 2009

Senators back mini-nuke

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 — The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following news release: Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Lisa Murkowski (R-A...

$35,000 gets free energy for life
EnergyNov 13, 2009

$35,000 gets free energy for life

By investing $80,000, and getting back $45,000 in subsidies and tax credits, a Massachusetts family has reduced its energy bill by $3500 a year. That means the...

Grid fails in Brazil
EnergyNov 12, 2009

Grid fails in Brazil

Massive power cuts in several Latin American countries highlight the dangers of relying on centralised power production...