Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionize modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets. picked by KerOBerOS32 1 year ago

Cracking a power company network and gaining access that could shut down the grid is simple, a security expert told an RSA audience, and he has done so in less than a day. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Siemens, the electronics and electrical engineering global powerhouse, unveiled the Smart Chopper it commissioned. The bike has a 60-mile range and a 100 mph top speed. An onboard charging unit can be plugged into any 110-volt socket to charge the bike in five hours, and it’ll charge in as little as one hour when plugged into a higher-voltage station. A single-speed, clutch-less transmission... read full post picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Veranda Solar is readying a solar panel that is able to be plugged into a standard home outlet, putting power directly into the system, where duplex plugs are the norm. And it can cost as little as $600. picked by mattgup 9 months ago

"Sparky" may have been the cause of a Sacramento power outage affecting 15,000 people. picked by suebe 1 year ago

California's electricity grid manager warned that power to large energy consumers is likely to be cut later Thursday to keep the state's lights on. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

The next time you change a bike tire, think about upgrading your power as well. Scientists at MIT are testing a new power generation, storage and propulsion system known as the GreenWheel that will turn any pedal bicycle into an electric hog. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Mitsubishi Electric Corp and IHI Corp have agreed to work with several companies, to develop technology for a solar station in space. It will take about $21 billion to fund this Japanese project and about 20 years to try to make it happen.That is a lot of time and money. picked by kakana 3 months ago

It turns out wind power, solar power and lunar power are not the only possible renewable energy sources for our future. Dirt power might be next. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

"In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn't shine." picked by ybcool 1 year ago

A man had to deliver some sand.

Unfortunately there were power lines in the way.

Fortunately his truck fit under the power lines.

Unfortunately he raised the back of the dump truck, hit the power lines, and set his truck on fire.

Fortunately he was already at the fire station.

Unfortunately they had to watch the truck burn for 45 minutes until the power could be shut off. picked by Fanatic 3 years ago

A new energy concept called a solar tower could generate enough electricity for 200,000 homes. Looking like a giant smokestack, it would release no noxious fumes — just sun-heated air. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

One of wind powers drawbacks is no one wants it to mar their view. They want it to mar someone elses of course. Placing the turbines far off shore could help alleviate the problem. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Nanostructured plastic solar cells could be put into use on a broad scale. As a start, they could be incorporated into purses or backpacks to charge cellular phones or mp3 players, but eventually they could make in important contribution to the electrical power supply. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A Pentagon office is taking advantage of the collaborative nature of the Internet as it studies potential applications for space-based solar power
Headline link is story about this site. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The New Scientist story will appeal to people who dream of living off-grid (see www.off-grid.net for a better treatment of the subject and a list of the inaccuracies in the New Scientist story.) Self-sufficiency means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind. "It feels brilliant to use clean, free energy that's not from fossil fuels, and if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves... read full post picked by bingo 12 months ago

All you need is a glass Jar, two screws, a couple of wires and a small candle... oh and a fart. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

The project, a joint partnership between the Eden Project and EGS Energy, could potentially produce enough carbon neutral electricity from hot underground granite to supply 10% of the UK's electricity requirements.

The plant would be built in Cornwall and initially be used to power Eden's site near St Austell. picked by bingo 6 months ago

One of the most widespread misconceptions out there is that a higher power supply unit will automatically mean a higher energy consumption and of course a higher power bill. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Sewage created by residents across Manchester is to be recycled to power about 500 homes in the city.

The £4.3m scheme, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, is being tried out at waste water treatment plants at Davyhulme in Manchester. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago