We’ve been following (and fascinated by) developments in wave power technology, from Portugal’s wave farm to Finavera’s AquaBuoy 2.0. And now we are thrilled to announce that San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PG&E) has entered into a long-term commercial wave energy...Read more at Inhabitat
LIVING AIR FILTER: Bel-Air Mini Mobile Greenhouse
We are always on the lookout for products and materials that improve indoor environmental quality, because the reality is that many interior spaces are just plain unhealthy. This charming concept from Mathieu Lehanneur is an interesting take on how to improve indoor air quality with living plants...Read more at Inhabitat
Algae Hydrogen Balloon Fuel by 20/2 Collaborative
While the hydrogen fuel cell might not be viable for commercial vehicles for years, here’s some hope for the promising element. A group of Philadelphia-based creatives known as the 20/2 Collaborative have designed a unique concept that enables on-site production and distribution of biologically produced...Read more at Inhabitat
BITUBLOCK: Building blocks made from compressed rubbish!
If we told you there was a sustainable substitute for concrete you’d probably say rubbish!… and you would be right. The dream of a resource-saving, emissions-reducing replacement for concrete is becoming a reality in the form of BituBlock - made from post-consumer waste...Read more at Inhabitat
HELIX WIND TURBINE: Small Wind Gets Smart
Harnessing wind power for use in residential applications has been a challenge, but a new breed of vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) from Helix Wind offers a promising design that may change the way we do wind at home. The Helix Wind Savonious 2.0 uses a unique rotor capable of...Read more at Inhabitat
POWER YOUR CAR WITH ALGAE: Algae Biocrude by LiveFuels
Image by John MacNeill, commissioned by Solix Biofuels
If you think algae is just that green grime that dirties up your pool, think again: it’s also a surprisingly viable source for biofuel. The LiveFuels Alliance, funded by LiveFuels Inc based in Menlo Park, CA, is tapping into the oil producing potential of algae with an ambitious initiative to replace millions...Read more at Inhabitat
‘WING’ PERSONAL PORTABLE WINDMILL
Wind power is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy, yet most often its presence is felt only on the industrial scale, in large wind farms connected to the power grid. How great would it be for individuals to be able to power their devices through their own personal, portable windmill?...Read more at Inhabitat
OFF LIGHT SWITCH HANGER by Die Electric
With OFF, the light switch hook from Die Electric, form follows function and then some. OFF is a fully functional light switch that doubles as a place to hang essentials when in the OFF position – prompting the user to choose to save electricity...Read more at Inhabitat
ELECTRIC CORD SHELF by Die Electric
Die Electric is an experiment in powering down and rethinking electrical components for uses other than just spinning the meter. Case in point: SHELF. Using a cut power cord, SHELF forms a rigid surface for storage making energy sucking fixtures the second choice...Read more at Inhabitat
SOLAR BOTTLE: Water-purifying drinking container
Good design can save lives and improve human society. That’s the thought behind the Solar Bottle by Italian designers Alberto Medo and Francisco Gomez Paz. Winner of a 2007 INDEX award, the sleekly designed Solar Bottle uses simple solar technology to...Read more at Inhabitat
Extreme Solar Living: The Gemini Haus
What’s one way to ensure the sun always shines on your photovoltaic array? Act like a planet, or at least look like one. This extreme home’s round design allows the solar equipment to rotate with the sun...Read more at Inhabitat
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