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- Hydroelectric art gallery will generate enough wave power to be 100% self-sustaining Fri, 28 Feb 20, 5:30amLondon-based architect Margot Krasojevic has just unveiled a futuristic art gallery that runs on hydroelectric power. Slated for the coastal Russian region of Sochi, the Hydroelectric Sculpture Gallery will harness enough...
- Renewable energy generated more power than nuclear for first time since 1984 Sat, 8 Jul 17, 6:15amNuclear power has dominated alternative energy sources in the United States for decades - that is, until this spring. Statistics recently released by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed renewable...
- DIY hydroelectric water wheel uses recycled plastic bottles to generate free electricity Wed, 10 Aug 16, 11:35pmIf MacGyver and Survivor Man got together and handed out an award, they might give it to the inventor of this incredible DIY water wheel generator. With some empty plastic bottles, a little wire, and some ingenuity, Thomas...
- Peru plans to dam Amazon River’s main source and displace thousands Sat, 30 May 15, 12:43amPlans by the Peruvian government, alongside a Brazilian firm, to build some 20 hydroelectric dams across the main truck of the River Maranon would cause the displacement of thousands of individuals, and contribute to the...
- Chile Cancels Giant HidroAysén Hydroelectric Project, Saves Pristine Patagonia Thu, 12 Jun 14, 5:30amThe Chilean government yesterday rejected the controversial HidroAysén hydroelectric power project, citing unresolved environmental concerns as the reason for its decision...
- UK Breaks Renewable Energy Generation Record for Second Time This Year Tue, 1 Oct 13, 2:00amA new government report by the UK's Department of Energy And Climate Change shows that the country has reached a record high in the amount of energy it derives from renewable sources...
- UK Breaks Second Renewable Energy Generation Record This Year Mon, 30 Sep 13, 8:00pmA new government report by the UK's Department of Energy And Climate Change shows that the country has reached a record high in the amount of energy it derives from renewable sources...
- Abandoned Canadian Open-Pit Mine Could Be Turned Into 400 Megawatt Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant Fri, 22 Feb 13, 3:32amHydroelectric power can be a very efficient way to produce or augment renewable energy. But if you don’t have a nearby river that’s big enough to dam—that’s where pumped storage comes in. Using the power...
- Great River Turbine is a Gigantic Hydroelectric Energy Generator Sat, 2 Jun 12, 8:40amThe great river turbine is a conceptual design for a large (one hundred foot diameter) stainless steel water turbine developed to function as a tourist attraction and as a powerful electricity generator...
- Facebook’s Fancy New Server Farm Will Be Cooled Naturally By Arctic Air Sat, 29 Oct 11, 2:36amRead the rest of Facebook’s Fancy New Server Farm Will Be Cooled Naturally By Arctic Air Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Arctic Circle, eco design, Facebook, facebook server, green design,...
- Controversial Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam in Brazil’s Amazon Gets Go-Ahead Thu, 2 Jun 11, 5:10amThe Belo Monte Dam is one of the most controversial projects in the world. The $17 billion hydro-electric dam will, when constructed, generate enough energy for over 23 million homes. However, its creation will see the flooding...
- Swooping Hoover Dam Re-Design Creates Spectacular Views for Visitors Fri, 8 Apr 11, 6:34amRead the rest of Swooping Hoover Dam Re-Design Creates Spectacular Views for Visitorshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Central America to Tap Volcanoes for Renewable Energy Wed, 22 Sep 10, 3:59amThe troubled and impoverished region of Central America is rich in one thing: volcanoes. Spurred by increasing demand for electricity, several countries are moving to transform the thundering mountains’ energy into...
- Flooding Threatens to Overwhelm China’s Three Gorges Dam Thu, 29 Jul 10, 4:00amPhoto by Du Huaju/Corbis Heavy rains have brought water levels at China’s Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure’s maximum capacity...