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PG+E Adds Two Megawatts of Clean Renewable Wave Energy to its Power Mix

News - 19 Dec 2007

Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced that it has entered into a long-term, two megawatt (MW) commercial wave energy power purchasing agreement (PPA) with Finavera Renewables Inc. Located...

Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Compared to the Alternatives

Article - 1 Jul 2010

At the beginning of the 20th century, American drivers faced a fundamental choice: battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or gasoline-powered internal combustion vehicles (ICVs).

Battery Electric Vehicles vs. Hydrogen Vehicles

Article - 23 Jun 2010

In summary, DOE needs to stress the importance of a vehicle market transformation strategy for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in concert with the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.

Researchers Developes a New Way to Close the Gaps in the Global Pollution Dragnet

News - 17 Dec 2007

Detecting pollution, like catching criminals, requires evidence and witnesses; but on the scale of countries, continents and oceans, having enough detectors is easier said than done. A team of air...

2007 Melt Extent on Greenland Ice Sheet Broke the 2005 Summer Melt Record

News - 12 Dec 2007

The 2007 melt extent on the Greenland ice sheet broke the 2005 summer melt record by 10 percent, making it the largest ever recorded there since satellite measurements began in 1979, according to a...

New Model Explains How Plants and Soils Interact with Changing Atmosphere and Climate

News - 12 Dec 2007

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new model of global carbon and nitrogen cycling that will fundamentally transform the understanding of how plants and soils interact with a...

Placing Wind Turbines, Where is The Best Place to Put a Gaia Wind Small Wind Turbine For Generating Electricity

Article - 30 Sep 2009

Small wind turbines are generally linked with a property and consequently are often not located in prime wind sites. If care is taken in selection of the turbine site, a small wind turbine can be an...

Case Study in Using a Small Wind Turbine From Gaia Wind to Make Your Home and Business Energy Self Sufficient

Article - 29 Sep 2009

This article is a case study of how a home and business can be made energy self sufficient by installing a small wind turbine for electricity needs

Adding a Small Wind Turbine from Gaia Wind to a Working Farm to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Output

Article - 28 Sep 2009

This article is a case study looking at the installation of a small wind turbine from Gaia Wind on a farm. The use of the wind turbine was based on a desire to significantly reduce the carbon...

UK Makes Big Move into Offshore Wind Farms

News - 10 Dec 2007

Harnessing the vast potential of the UK's island status entered a new phase as Energy Secretary John Hutton announced proposals to open up its seas to up to 33GW (gigawatts) of offshore wind...