German Solar Surges 50 Percent Higher In 2012

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Solar production is up 50 percent in 2012 in Germany, and the sector's share of total electricity production was up to 6.1 percent for the first nine months of the year. Read more →

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German River Touring Boat Uses Clean Fuel Cell Technology

FCS Alsterwasser

The FCS Alsterwasser, based in Germany, is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology and has quietly logged over 7000 miles of service in the last several years. Read more →

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In Germany, A Micro-Algae Facade Will Power A Net Zero House

Algae Facade, BIQ

The net zero BIQ house currently under construction in Hamburg will use an innovative microalgae facade to provide dynamic solar shading and renewable energy. Read more →

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100-Meter Wood Wind Tower Claims Green Edge

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In a first out of Germany, a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine goes up on a 100-meter tower made of wood, not steel. Read more →

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Eureka! Scientists Use Lightning To Speed Concrete Recycling

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Laboratory lightning may be key to reduced C02 emissions and less construction waste. Read more →

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Solar Goliath: Europe Accounts For 70% Of Global PV

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How dominant is Europe in solar power? It has 51 gigawatts out of 70 GW of global installed capacity, according to a new EU report. Read more →

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World’s Longest Hybrid Bus A Herald Of Future Mass Transit?

AutroTram Extra Grand

The new AutoTram Extra Grand hybrid-electric bus, recently shown off in Germany, is over 98 feet long, can hold up to 256 passengers and can travel short distances under electric power only. Read more →

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German Bowooss Pavilion Puts Wood To Work In New Ways

Bowoos Bionic Research Pavilion

The Bowoss Pavilion created by a team of German architecture students draws biomemetic inspiration from plankton, putting wood to work in new, green ways. Read more →

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Ikea-Land Expands To Hamburg, Germany (Maybe)

Strand East

Ikea is following up on plans to build a car-less, high-efficiency neighborhood in London with plans to do the same in Hamburg -- but may face some hurdles. Read more →

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Fuel Cell Powered Rickshaw Not Your Average Ride

Hydrogenia Rickshaw

Researchers in Germany recently unveiled a rickshaw powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, showcasing how this form of clean energy could be used in an urban setting. Read more →

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