Understanding biohybrids and energy

by grmeyers


What We Night Reap from Biohybrids (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

David Thomas has provided this article on the subject of biohybrids, an alternative way of  generating electrical energy from the sun using plants.   Thomas could not send the article as quickly as desired, as he was waiting for another scientist to interview. The call never came and Thomas finally…

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Dynamic Solar Analysis Tools Now Available Through Geostellar

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Solar Analysis Tools Now Available Through Geostellar (via Clean Technica)

  For the multitude of property owners wanting to take the renewable energy plunge into solar, but still wondering about its feasibility from cost and operations perspectives, a new set of analysis tools are now available from Martinsburg, WV-based Geostellar. This company, which markets itself as…

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Interactive Timeline on History of Solar Cells

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Interactive Timeline on History of Solar Cells (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

Matthew Redford has prepared an interactive timeline on the history of solar cells and thinks “this would be a good fit for your blog. I’ve based it on the Wikipedia entry for solar cells.” We agree, this is great information to have available in a user-friendly form. Thanks very much, Matt!

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Guest Post: Declining bee populations present a ‘Catch-22′ situation

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GUEST POST: Declining Bee Populations Present a Catch-22 Situation (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

Though many of us have an instinctual fear of them, bees have been playing a vital role in human civilization since ancient times. Even today bees are an absolutely crucial part of our agricultural practices. Flower pollination is essential to maintaining the high crop yields needed to ensure that…

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“Home” documentary “hits home”

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This post comes from Jennifer Shockley, writing for Green Building Elements.



“Home” Documentary Really Hits Home (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

As an American, we are raised as consumers. We hardly question when or how our purchases and lifestyles impact the bigger picture. An eye-opening documentary entitled “Home” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand was released in 2009. This 2 hour video, which can be viewed in its entirety on YouTube, emphasizes…

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The “What Happened to the Methanol Economy?” Question

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The “What Happened to the Methanol Economy?” Question (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

I posted this article yesterday on Clean Technica and am reposting here because it is an important subject and George Olah’s work is something of immense importance. Methanol was once a potential replacement for fossil fuels. Now it seems to have been relegated to the back shelves at the fuel library…

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From “Stick Like Glue” to “Sticks Like Gecko”

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Materials Discovery: From “Sticks Like Glue” to “Sticks Like Gecko” (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)

University of Massachusetts Amherst Scientists Create Super-Strong Adhesive with Geckskin I published this story of interest yesterday at Clean Technica. But looking at it again this morning, I saw quite a fit with GBE, especially knowing how toxic some glues are. Realize the Geckskin that’s undergoing…

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24/7 Energy From AORA Hybrid CSP Tulip System

by grmeyers

The AORA Solar hybrid CSP Tulip

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Meet the liquid air engine from Dearman Engine Company

by grmeyers

Hydrogen power has its fair share of naysayers, but the kind of thinking taking place at the Dearman Engine Company is what we need to advance the development of sustainable energy.

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Harvest Power Brings Sustainable Solutions from Organic Waste

by grmeyers
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