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Seoul to arm itself with 29 hydrogen fuel cell plants to battle power crisis
The capital city of Seoul in South Korea looks to be taking the bull by the horns in its quest to provide proper power supply to its citizens. In September of 2011, the country was hit by blackouts, affecting millions and even leading to the resignation of its minister holding the portfolio of energy affairs. To offset any chance of a similar incident occurring again, the city has decided to construct 29 hydrogen-based fuel cell power plants in the next two years.
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MIT researchers test carbon sequestering ceramic membrane technology
In what is a new twist, researchers are claiming that one of the ways to reduce CO2 emissions may be to produce pure carbon dioxide. The claim applies to factories that rely on fossil fuels. If pure CO2 is produced, then greenhouses gases – once isolated – could be captured and buried in the earth’s natural reservoirs. It’s believed that such a procedure will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from energy sources like coal and natural gas. This will help to minimize the contributions fossil fuels make to global warming. It’s important to note that the experiment doesn’t seek to find alternative means of energy but to continue to utilize fossil fuels without the need for large levels of pollution.
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Wireless sensors based on printable solar cell technology
Solar Print, the company behind the next generation printable solar cell knowledge had announced they will showcase its independently motorized wireless temperature and humidity sensor at an retrospective event. This exhibition - The European Energy Harvesting & Storage Exhibition was held in Berlin on 15-16 May, 2012.
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One million homes in Mid Atlantic can have access to solar power
Reasons for switching over to solar power are aplenty, especially for the Mid Atlantic states, where the sun’s power is available in abundance. The government is willing to extend all possible support and policy makers are also devising methods to encourage large scale production of the same. In the past two years the regions capacity to generate solar energy has almost doubled and presently it stands at one gigawatt capacity, equivalent to power one million homes.
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East Coast wind grid gets approval for the first stage of offshore connector
Alternate energy options are growing with each day and while the most popular form seems to be solar power; wind energy is catching up fast with latest developments. Modern wind turbines and new ways to tap into off-shore wind energy and even high altitude wind power means that it is no longer undependable and can produce energy that is close to being a constant power source. A group of researchers projected a stimulating plan that would take the wind energy and convert it into an alternate source of power.
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Siemens's eHighway system to be introduced in California
Germany multinational corporation, Siemens, has been working to make ‘eHighway’ systems a reality. The system combines hybrid trucks with overhead electrical wires that enable the heavy vehicles to run on electricity. The technology has already been tested in Germany to successful results. Now, the corporation is looking towards the United States, Los Angeles and California to be precise, to test its systems which will greatly benefit the regions that see a high level of transit.
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Artist duo creates stunningly accurate portraits out of living grass
Portraits created out of paint, stone, ink, pencil and even coffee stains are some of the art mediums we’ve been made privy to over the years. The ability of artists to create beauty using the deftness of their hands in harmony with their minds and emotions provide us mere mortals with a sense of awe and inspiration. And, while all deserve the highest praise, this next project could very well receive the highest marks for sheer ingenuity. English artists Dan Harvey and Heather Ackroyd have created stunningly accurate portraits from living grass using nature’s own photosynthesis phenomenon.
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Coca Cola reaps benefits of fuel cell system in bottling plant
Soft drink giant, Coca Cola, had earlier installed two UTC power cells at its East Hartford plant in 2011. Little would it have thought that the decision would be so beneficial. The bottling plant has so far seen its carbon emissions reduce by a significant margin and its overall energy consumption is expected to drop to a good 30 percent once optimized. The fuel cells utilize natural gas - which isn’t exactly a renewable source of energy - but do so efficiently, making the initiative more environmentally friendly.
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Installation of 1GW capacity at the Jaisalmer wind park makes it the largest in India
One of the world’s leading turbine makers, Suzlon Group, recently reported to have crossed the 1GW capacity at its Jaisalmar wind park in India. The target had already been met on April 1, 2012, when the wind energy production touched 1,064MWs. According to stats, this achievement makes the wind park, India’s largest wind park or rather largest renewable energy producing park.
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Massachusetts to become first US state to ban commercial food waste
Hunting for sources of energy is all the rage these days as fuel reservoirs dry up and our demands for energy increase. The trend has prompted us to devise equipment ranging from solar panels, wind turbines and fuel cells. But a source that could serve as a double-edged weapon is food waste. Using it to create biofuel and clean up waste in the process is a win-win situation. Along these lines, the state of Massachusetts has become the first in the United States to implement a ban on the generation of commercial find waste that usually finds its way into landfills. Once the initiative gets underway, it’s likely that the prohibition will be implemented in other states as well.
