“AUSTRALIAN solar power company Sunengy has partnered with Indian power utility Tata Power for a pilot plant of its floating-on-water solar technology. Sunengy specialises in Liquid Solar Array technology, which has at its core a standard photovoltaic concentrator utilising lightweight plastic concentrator lens which floats on water, mounted on anchored rafts. These concentrators track the [...]
“An amazing neighborhood of 75 modern floating homes has popped up in IJburg, Netherlands, paying tribute to close relationship that the Dutch have with water. Using docks as sidewalks and the IJ Lake as a backyard, the flotilla is a large-scale adaptive development in a country that will be disproportionately affected with rising seas due [...]
World Water Day – Solar-Powered Desalination Plant Fits on Shipping Container for Disaster Relief
“Using desalination to provide water to large communities is a controversial topic. But desalination has its uses where no one would argue its benefits — for instance, in a disaster area desal could be life saving. But how does one go about getting a plant to an area in need of fresh water supplies? Well, [...]
“Longman & Eagle has six rooms available for overnight stay, casual yet considered offerings that seasoned travelers will appreciate when looking to immerse and initiate themselves within the fabric of a bustling, vibrant urban enclave. The rooms vary in both price and proportion, but aesthetics, comfort and function are manifest throughout. Along with using reclaimed flooring [...]
“Consumers today expect more than an attractive appearance from their bathroom fixtures. Saving water, green features, and certifications that show the product has been tested and found ecologically sound are also sought by buyers. The Toto UltraMax Toilet provides a stylish appearance, water-saving efficiency, and is backed by sustainable manufacturing practices that will increase its [...]
“The goal: Develop a brand for a high-quality range of cosmetics that meet the increasing requirements of an ecologically aware society and set new standards in environmental protection. The innovation: the message is the brand.”
“1?imit faucet looks more like an elegant test tube inverted on top of a tap. The glass tube holds exactly one liter of water, sufficient for a quick handwash. The theory being that we waste almost six liters of water and use only one, while washing hands. Once the stored one-liter is used up, you [...]
“Most Canadians wouldn’t think twice of tossing in a load of laundry, but for the 2.5 billion people on Earth who don’t have access to enough water for sanitation, a washing machine isn’t an option. Enter the Xeros, a practically waterless washing machine. The U.K.–based Xeros tumbles thousands of nylon polymer beads around with dirty [...]
“Here’s one easy way to clean green: turn the dial to cold water. With most clothes, you really don’t need hot water to get a good cleaning. Ninety percent of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating the water. The higher the temperature of the water, the more electricity you’re running and the [...]
Does your shower take a long time to warm up in the morning? While you’re waiting for it to get warm, do you ever get distracted and let the shower run hot water down the drain? If so, this showerhead with built-in Showerstart technology can help. The Showerstart is the small, built in unit indicated [...]
‘hydrofill’ converts water into hydrogen gas ‘hydrofill’ is small-scale home hydrogen station. by adding water, and plugging the ‘hydrofill’ into an electrical wall-socket or a solar panel, consumers can generate hydrogen and store it automatically in a solid state inside ‘hydrostik’ cartridges. taking on a battery like form, these catridges are used with recharging devices [...]
‘c-water’ is a device which produces freshwater. it evaporates sewage, salt water and other watery objects by the use of heat, which is generated from sunlight. it is applicable to wetlands, beaches, boats, sewage and other places. it has a flexible and compactable design. not only can it be used as a deflector of steam, [...]
The hydroleaf, from designer Mostafa Bonakdar, collects both solar energy and rain water. The concept behind the design allows it to use the solar energy to power a purification system, making the rainwater drinkable. The device features a large canopy mounted on top of a pole, which funnels water down into the purification system. But [...]
With fossil fuel reserves depleting fast, researchers over the globe are focusing their attention on systems that can generate energy from renewable sources of energy such as wind. The trend is catching up fast as in 2005 wind energy generated less than one percent of global energy by producing 58,982MW of power. However, by 2008 [...]
Giant offshore wind farm that mimics sycamore seed joins race to develop next generation of turbine
A giant wind turbine design that mimics the spiralling motion of a sycamore seed could revolutionise the wind power industry.British engineers are working on a design for the Aerogenerator which would rotate on its axis and would measure nearly 900 feet from tip to tip, generating up to 10MW. News of the design comes after [...]
tap water bottle Using glass to bottle beverages is one of the oldest and most trusted methods for packaging liquids. It is made from naturally occurring minerals and doesn’t carry health risks, related to toxic chemicals leaching from plastic and metal containers. While we need water, bottled water is an indulgence. It’s a luxury [...]
