Scientists Interrupt Photosynthesis To Snatch Plants’ Clean Energy

harvesting power from plants UGA

UGA scientists have developed a method for turning plants into, well, power plants. Read more →

Storing Renewable Energy: Key To An All-Renewables Future

Gemasolar, the first commercial-scale plant in the world to apply central tower receiver and molten salt heat storage technology. (image via Torresol Energy)

The all-renewables future will require energy storage. Here we explore both current possibilities and technologies that might one day be practical. Read more →

Oregon’s 2012 Success Proves Energy Efficiency Is Effective

Energy hierarchy

Oregon has had a record-breaking year for energy efficiency...when will the rest of the country follow suit? Read more →

Student-Designed Electromagnetic Harvester Pulls Power From Thin Air

Dennis Siegel, electromagnetic harvester

What if charging your phone were as simple as holding it up to your fridge? Read more →

Low On Energy? This Belt Will Suck It From Your Gut

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This futuristic device could convert extra calories into chemical energy that can power your personal electronics. Read more →

Glass Technology Opens Offices To Natural Light

EPFL Windows

A new window glass technology is being used in a Tokyo skyscraper to direct daylight as deep as 15 meters into the building’s interior and reduce energy use. Read more →

Four Nigerian Teens Build Working Pee-Powered Generator

Maker Faire Africa Pee Powered Generator

A clever team of four teenage girls recently assembled a working generator that's turns a single liter of urine into 6 hours of electricity. Read more →

Survey Says: Americans Who Vote Uses Less Energy

Electricity Use Among Voters

According to a recent study, voting not only indicates that you're a responsible U.S. citizen. It also suggests that you're a responsible energy user as well. Read more →

15MW Solar Plant In Mauritania Will Boost Grid By 10%

Masdar 15 MW Solar PV Plant In Mauritania

Built by Masdar, the array will be the first utility-scale solar power installation in the entire country Read more →

Pedal Power Helps Brazilian Prisoners Reduce Their Sentences

Brazilian Prisoners Pedal for Electricity

By producing clean electricity for a nearby town, Brazilian prisoners are pedaling their way to shorter sentences. Read more →