The planet may not be hospitable for very long if humans continue to abuse it, the way we have been doing for the past several decades. Taking the eco friendly path has become more than just a safe option or a way to save money, it’s even in style. So, whether you choose to be [...]
We might not be too far away from the days when we just work on holographic projections and 3D images instead of actual surfaces when it comes to pressing buttons and viewing images, but till the days of the Star Trek well and truly arrive, concept designs like the Mobile Script could be the ones [...]
Excessive salt might ruin the taste of your food, but when it comes to solar energy, plenty of salt seems to be very good news- at least for the folk in California. Using a technology that will harness power through the sun and molten-salt, Solar Reserve, a California based solar firm intends to generate power [...]
Another shining beacon for green architecture and energy conservation, the Cité du Design in Saint-Etienne has just opened its green gates for the world to step into and the view of this grand façade is truly mesmerizing for environmentalists and commoners alike. Designed by LIN, the energy efficient Cité du Design is powered by a [...]
Inviting green technology and clean energy options into your home seems to be the best style statement possible these days and modern day designers are ensuring that you have an array of dazzling delights to choose from. Designer Mu-kai Shen has added another wonderful accessory to the solar line of products with the beautiful, [...]
Cleantech depends on energy policy. US President Obama deals with two core climate issues: meeting the larger goal of reducing carbon emissions, and finding a way of rescuing the renewables industry from Wall Street’s collapse. The benchmark of 450 ppm is a crucial figure issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. ‘Limiting concentration to [...]
Regen ReNu has come up with a solar panel charger, to save those electricity bills. Styled similar to a great deal of iProduct docking stations, it can recharge a variety of electronic gadgets.Call it a smart solar charger. But it can charge a variety of different devices such as iPhone, iPod or USB device. It [...]
According to a report issued by the international environmental group WWF, green technologies offer the hope in averting climate disaster but the ultimate deadline for committing to these technologies is 2014. The group has come up with the conclusion that should the world miss the said deadline, runaway global warming and economic meltdown are sure [...]
In the face of flak that they draw for overspending energy on infrastructure and office décor, corporate have begun to make an effort in showing their eco-sensitive side. The latest among those trying to cut down energy bills is Dell.
Dell’s headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, now sport a swanky new shaded solar parking structure called [...]
It is called Shelf. And does not mean so literally. But it is a brainwave in favour of the environment. And a great design at that. Designed by Chinese designer Leon Zhu, it is a neat foldable sunshine cover that doubles as rear wing to improve the stability of the vehicle.
But its superb features do [...]