Energy

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Wireless power

Cellular base stations are one of the biggest users of off-grid power – but only when there is no alternative…

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Energy

Gov. loans for off-grid power

The US government is making good on it s green promises – new government publications call for loans from Agriculture Dept for off-grid rural electrification, and Energy Secretary funded “demonstration projects” for off-grid hydrogen…

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Remote island life

Females on remote island are trained in solar panel skills – now connected with world while remaining off the grid…

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Energy

Energy plan

Summary of the main points of the Obama energy policy, and the obstacles to its passage…

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Home brew wind power


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Authors Dan Bartmann and Dan Fink both have more than 20 years’ experience building wind turbines. A few years ago they started giving seminars nationally on how to build and install wind turbines.  Then they decided to write a book about their work, and publish it themselves.

Harnessing the wind can be a tricky business, and the authors provide step-by-step, illustrated instructions for building a wind generator in a home workshop. Even if you don’t plan on building your own turbine, this book is packed with information for anyone considering wind energy. …

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Energy

Steven Chu Interviews

In his first interview, energy secretary-designate, Steven Chu, says “we have to immediately start decreasing the amount of energy we use”…

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