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ENERGY HARVESTING   |  Comment

Fujitsu Gizmo Turns Heat, Light Into Electricity, Promises "Power From Everywhere"

BY Kit EatonThu Dec 9, 2010

Fujitsu just unveiled an energy-harvesting device that can turn both heat and light into electricity -- hinting at a future where power can be gleaned from everywhere.READ»

OCEAN WINDFARMS   |  Comment

Deep Water Oil Wells Stink, What About Deep Water Wind Farms?

BY Kit EatonThu Jun 10, 2010

Deepwater tech may be in an, ahem, black spot in its history at the moment, but these sort of deep ocean mega-constructions aren't just for oil. How on Earth do you affix an offshore wind farm in ocean waters over 300 feet deep? ...READ»

SOLAR POWER   |  Comment

SolarMagic Raises Solar Panel Efficiency by 20%

BY Kit EatonWed Jun 2, 2010

Solar panels suffer from being an imperfect tech, and differences between the quality of each individual cell can even affect how efficiently the whole thing works. Enter National Semiconductor, with smart solar optimizer chips.The ...READ»

FUEL CELLS   |  Comment

Body Fluid-Powered Fuel Cell Could Turn Pacemaker Patients Into Steve Austin

BY Kit EatonWed May 19, 2010

Fuel cell technology is hyped as a possible future power system for electric vehicles, but it's actually got a plethora of uses: The latest, and perhaps greatest, is a glucose cell for medical devices that could get its "fuel" from your body.

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SOLAR BIKES   |  Comment

Sanyo's Solar Bike Sheds--Green Power, Healthy and Clever

BY Kit EatonTue Mar 16, 2010

Sanyo's just finished installing the bicycle sheds of the future: "Solar Parking Lots" that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity to charge up 40 electric bikes parked beneath. Shelter, green power, and the health-benefits ...READ»

ALT POWER   |  Comment

Your New Favorite Source of Wireless Power: Radio Waves

BY Kit EatonFri Jan 30, 2009

Our wireless power article showcased new products that you don't need to plug in to charge up--but they still use a base station that's tethered to some kind of power supply. Now Intel has demonstrated an even more innovative way to ...READ»