VIDEO: National Geographic: Solar Tech

Solar Tech
Learn about a new way to harness solar power to create energy.

VIDEOS: TIME: Building a Champion Solar Home

Building a Champion Solar Home:
Students at Cornell University build a house completely powered by the sun to compete in the annual Solar Decathlon in Washington

VIDEO: Home Made Wind Generator still running

Home Made Wind Generator still running

National Geographic: Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy
A new wave of technologies is on the verge of producing energy that's clean, renewable, and most importantly, affordable.

Solar Tech (via NationalGeographic)

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[Video] Japan: leading the green auto revolution

[Video] Japan: leading the green auto revolution
As many global automakers reveal dramatic slumps in earnings the search intensifies for greener, less fuel hungry vehicles. And in the race to develop an affordable, high-performing and emission-free sedan, Japan is miles ahead of the pack.

[Video] Japan's solar city

[Video] Japan's solar city
A solar-powered city offers a model for future self-sufficient energy communities, producing electricity with rooftop panels. Solar panels glisten across Ota City's tiny Pal Town neighbourhood, nestled among strawberry fields in one of Japan's sunniest spots, a testament to the allure of renewable energy in this resource-poor country.

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[Video] Clean Energy, the Down and Dirty Truth

[Video] Clean Energy, the Down and Dirty Truth
Dow Jones Newswire columnist Simon Constable looks at the truth behind clean energy, whether wind and solar energy is as clean as some claim it is. (Oct. 23)

[Video] Harnessing off-shore wind

John Moylan visits a wind farm off England's east coast to see how it could help UK energy needs

[Video] Ocean motion used to power up homes

When it comes to tapping energy from the ocean, off-shore oil rigs are often what comes to mind. But the ocean itself is proving to be an efficient and environmentally friendly source of energy. (May 13)

[Video] Boulder To Be America's First 'Smart Grid City'

(Denver) Boulder's power grid will be modernized in a way that's good for consumers as well as the environment, Paul Day reports.

Sunforce 44444 12Volt 400Watt Wind Generator

Sunforce 44444 12Volt 400Watt Wind Generator
From Sunforce

Amazon.com Product Description
Use the wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Great for cabins, 12V battery charging, remote power, backup power and hobbyists. Delivers up to 400 Watts. Towers or mounting brackets not included. U.S.A.

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LED-powered Bright Blind (via GNR8Pipeline)

[Video] Wave Device Offers New Source of Electricity.

[Video] Wave Device Offers New Source of Electricity.
A new device is being tested that mimics the action of ocean-based plants and fish to generate power. (April 30)

[Video] Bio-Diesel Adventurers Drive Around The World

[Video] Bio-Diesel Adventurers Drive Around The World
(Denver) Talk about a road trip. Buddies from Japan are hoping to drive around the world without stopping at a gas station. They're doing it by making their own bio-diesel along the way. Mike Hooker reports.

Video Feed: Alternative Energy Cars

Alternative Energy Cars
Hydrogen fuel, hybrids and more. Cars are going green and ditching...

[Text] Scientists develop new type of fuel cell

U.S. engineers have created a new type of membrane based on tiny iron particles, resolving a major limitation of current power-generating fuel cells.Fuel cells are commonly used in satellites, submarines or remote weather stations because they have no movi...

[Video] Low-energy greenhouse scheme

[Video] Low-energy greenhouse scheme
Environmental campaigners are hoping new technologies will help lower energy use in farming.

[Video] A Green Energy Enthusiast in Malawi

WSJ's Sarah Childress travels to meet William Kamkwamba, a 20-year-old Malawian who built a makeshift windmill to power his family's home. (Dec. 12).