Recent Blog Entries About Clean Energy

Solar Energy International

"Solar Energy International has provided hands-on workshops and online courses in renewable energy and sustainabl

Submitted by MLD on Mon, 2010-01-25 20:20

A New Idea: Blue Energy

What do you get when saltwater and fresh water meet? A clean, renewable source of power called blue energy.

"The blades stutter a bit at first, but after a couple of halting starts, the tiny propeller on the miniature windmill is soon turning at top speed. The fuel: a tank containing saltwater and fresh water. "Here's your proof," says Jan Post, a Ph.D. student at the Dutch water technology research institute Wetsus. "Blue energy works.". "

To Read More Click Here.

Submitted by MLD on Thu, 2010-01-28 22:01

World Bank and IFC's infoDev Publish Dr. Martin's Briefing Paper of Technology Transfer and Commercialization

In an on–going effort to build relevance in international efforts to stimulate the engagement of creativity around the world, the World Bank and International Finance Corporation"s infoDev has published a briefing paper on technology transfer and commercialization. The following is an excerpt from the paper which can be downloaded in its entirety HERE.

Health, agriculture, water and food security technology transfer require a depth of moral engagement frequently considered (with regret) post facto.

Submitted by KAD on Fri, 2010-01-29 17:13

Hydrogen Cars: A Vehicle Of The Near Future!

Riversimple has developed a hydrogen fuel cell powered car. By using an unconventional business model and releasing the car's designs under an open source license, this small United Kingdom based company wants to promote open source technology being that "open source allows [developing] countires to build their own technological capacity with out having to be liable for any cash fees to the first world". (Hugo Spowers- Project Lead).

Submitted by MLD on Wed, 2010-02-03 16:01

Renewable Energy Magazine

Renewable Energy Magazine offers readers a "global insight into local issues in the clean power space". Check it out for more information on Renewable Energy Sources. Using the information provided and the tools that The Global Innovation Commons provides we can work to make more efficient energy choices. For More Click HERE

Submitted by MLD on Tue, 2010-02-09 20:10

Gandhian Engineering

A new way to look at the world of Engineering: The Report on Gandhian Engineering To Read Click Here

Submitted by MLD on Tue, 2010-02-16 19:28

Open Hardware Hydrogen Car

40 Fires Foundation can be found HERE:

"The first project hosted by 40 Fires is design of the Hyrban, an urban vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The vehicle has been designed with energy efficiency as the primary goal, while still meeting safety, reliability and performance standards.

Submitted by KAD on Fri, 2010-02-19 18:19

vREM INTERVIEW: “Wind turbines help to protect marine wildlife"

"Far from damaging marine wildlife, offshore wind turbines act as artificial reefs which provide protection for fish, explains marine biologist, Xavier Pastor. Pastor, who is Executive Director of the conservation organisation Oceana in Europe, firmly defends this technology as one of the best ways to tackle climate change." See the interview at Renewable Energy Magazine HERE.

Submitted by KAD on Tue, 2010-02-23 16:13