Not that mad scientists haven't figured out a way to convert waste heat into energy, but a team from Ohio State University has developed a new material that does the same sort of thing… just way, way better. The new material goes by the name thallium-doped lead telluride, and at least in theory, it cou……

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Summer is coming, and that means the plasma TV that bathed you in warmth all winter will soon become between you, your air conditioner and comfort. Yes, we love the images that are pumped out by the emissive cells of a plasma display, but as a general rule, LCDs spin the electric meter more slowly. This bene……

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General Motors has already gotten a bit of cash from the US Department of Energy to further the development of plug-in hybrids, and it now looks like it's taking things one step further on another initiative, with it teaming up with the Electric Power Research Institute and 30 utilities in 37 states to pr……

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In Denmark, during these 10 last years, the island of Samso has become totally autonomous in energy thanks to working on natural power. Using a mix of turbine tidal power, wind turbine, private mini wind turbine, solar power, the 4,300 inhabitants of that island have become a huge lab for the green experimentation.

The man responsible Soren Hermansen, professor in environment sciences, and an expert in renewable energy. He succeeded to convince the inhabitants to change their habits because of the impact that those citizens could have on the environment. The public were in favour and they financed with other private fund 11 wind turbine, a biomass central. At the same time, this green movement is attracting scientifics trying to understand what happen on this island.

Hydrogen cars may not be quite as in favor as hybrids or all-electrics these days, but ITM Power looks to be doing its best to at least make 'em a bit more convenient, with it now showing off a re-fueling station that it says could be installed in the home. Like similar systems, this one makes use of an ……

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Forget schools, forget lighting, forget easy access to drinking water… it’s that sweet TV goodness that people living off the grid really need. Well, that and laptops. You’re looking at Sharp’s 26-inch LCD prototype which uses just a quarter of the power (or a third measured annually) of a conv……

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Never mind those ginormous dam-based hydroelectric generators — we’ve got a much smaller version that you can actually use in your backyard. The Pico Hydroelectric Generator was installed within a 5-gallon bucket by Sam Redfield in order to convert the energy from “existing gravity fed irrigation, fresh……

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