Renewable Germany Takes On Old Buildings

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Germany's government recently voted to expand on existing legislation that provides funds for increased energy efficiency in buildings, as well as green power. Read more →

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Wind Power Storage: It’s A Gas

E.On wind power, natural gas

In Germany, E.On is building a pilot plant that will use wind energy to produce hydrogen, which will then be stored and added directly to the natural gas grid. Read more →

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Germany Faces Sticker Shock Over Renewable Energy To Replace Nuclear

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Germany is betting on its future, and future generations using solar and wind power will not have to bury energy wastes with a half-life of tens of thousands of years. Read more →

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Renewables Promised Big Backing In Germany

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The German government-owned development bank KfW says it will back renewable energy projects with nearly $140 billion in financing in the next five years. Read more →

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Fuel Cell Could Smooth Wind-Power Gusts

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Herten, Germany will use excess wind power to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen, which can be stored and used by fuel cells to produce clean electricity. Read more →

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Online Game Reveals Eco-Costs At Home

Energy Efficiency Game

A new online game developed in Germany, set to go live at the end of the month, reveals the eco-costs of everyday household activities such as washing laundry. Read more →

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Solar EV Charging, For Free, In Germany

Solar carport, Germany

In Germany, a new sunshade incorporating Kyocera solar modules doubles as a charging station for electric vehicles and bicycles, providing juice free of charge. Read more →

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Solar Means 24-Hour Power For African Village

A hybrid solar-diesel system helps give residents of a small community in Namibia 24-hour-a-day power, something they've been missing for three years. Read more →

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Toyota EV Breaks Lap Speed Record In Germany

Toyota TMG EV P001, Toyota, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Motorsport, Germany

Toyota's super sports car, the TMG EV P001, recently broke an electric vehicle time record at the famous Nordschleife Grand Prix track in Germany. Read more →

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: BRABUS Hybrid and EV

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BRABUS, a vehicle tuning company in Germany, has released a hybrid and an electric car with great specifications at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. Read more →

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