Green Futures Articles

Energy

Geothermal powerhouse Kenya maximises its potential

21st May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment

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Energy harnessed from hot steam in East Africa’s Rift Valley could power Kenya many times over.

Energy

Solar skylight harnesses the power of daylight

16th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment

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Engineering

Californian start-up Enfocus brings a new design to market which combines photovoltaics with cool natural light, in a cost effective way.

Energy

Social media prompts a clean energy shift

14th May, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments

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Our virtual lives have massive energy demands, but a two-year Greenpeace campaign has prompted Facebook to ‘like’ renewable sources.

Energy

Is solar the new normal?

11th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment

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Economy

As photovoltaic panels continue to get cheaper, the holy grail of ‘grid parity’ is within our grasp. So, how will this reshape the world of power?

Energy

Businesses use the same pristine paper, again and again

8th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment

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Procurement

A new scheme sets out to close the loop in the paper chain, using innovative de-inking technology along the way.

Energy

A panel to catch the sun and keep it too

4th May, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Engineering

Researchers in India are combining solar energy generation and storage for easy use on the go.

Energy

'Bicycle pump’ brings wave energy to shore

2nd May, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Engineering

British engineer Alvin Smith has created a simple system to generate electricity on land from waves at sea.

Energy

New designs boost prospects for floating turbines

26th April, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Until recently, commercial wind turbines were tethered to the sea bed, but new technology is spurring a shift to deeper waters.

Energy

The world’s largest battery in China

19th April, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment

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Engineering

China now has the world’s largest battery with a storage capacity of 36MWh to combat any intermittence produced by wind and solar power at an adjoining farm.

Energy

Britain “could get 60% of electricity from renewables by 2030”

5th April, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments

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Investment

This seemingly optimistic scenario is very much a possibility according to a report by WWF, so what will it take for us to get ahead of the game now and make it a reality?