German WWII Bunker To Generate Renewable Energy

The conversion of a German former WWII bunker into a renewable energy facility is nearly complete. Image via IBA Hamburg.

A hulking relic of World War II in Hamburg is now an adaptive reuse project that will generate solar thermal and biomass energy to heat thousands of homes. Read more →

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Biochar Squelches Emissions From Biofuel Crops

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Despite the claims, biofuels can still be pretty dirty. Biochar might be able to help clean them up. Read more →

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Biomass From The Forest To Power Fuel Cell

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The plan on California's North Coast is to turn timber byproducts into hydrogen, which will then be used to power a fuel cell system. Read more →

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Beer Power Is Brewing In Alaska

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Alaskan Brewing Co. continues a tradition of green innovation with a new boiler that runs on spent grains produced in the brewing process. Read more →

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EU Plays Robin Hood, Takes From Polluters, Gives To Clean Energy

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The EU kickstarts 23 innovative clean energy projects with $1.6 billion raised through sale of carbon allowances. Read more →

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Army Uncorks $7 Billion Clean Power Gold Rush

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The U.S. Army is going to buy $7 billion worth of renewably sourced energy, and begins accepting bids from developers. Read more →

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UK Biomass Plant Will Gobble Up Imported Wood

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Regulators grant permission for energy and gas company E.On Climate and Renewables to construct a 150 MW biomass plant that will use imported wood. Read more →

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Woody Biomass Subs For Coal At US Nuke Site

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Woody biomass takes the place of coal in producing 30 percent of the power to run the Savannah River Site, a U.S. nuclear facility in South Carolina. Read more →

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EIA Sees US Renewable Power Generation Gains, Led By Wind, Biomass

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Renewable energy will account for 33 percent of the overall growth in electricity generation through 2035, according to the Energy Information Administration. Read more →

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Rail Ties Keep Alberta Biomass Plant On Track

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An Alberta-based company is building a power plant that generates electricity by burning shredded old railroad ties in the heart of Canada's oil sands hub. Read more →

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