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Nuclear Decontamination with a Side of Whiskey

Can we use crab shells, spent grains from whiskey distilleries or coffee grounds to clean up a nuclear site?

This Bike Will Transform the Lives of Billions

Who knew a bike could do more than just promote health and wellness? Manoj Bhargara did, and he seems to have a knack for generating long-lasting energy from seemingly simple sources.

Can Saltwater Light Homes?

Salt plus water equals light? An innovation by brother-sister team, Aisa and Raphael Mijeno, is set to provide a safe, cost-effective light source to rural communities in the Philippines.

BRCK by BRCK – Solving Last Mile Connectivity in Africa

“What if we could overcome the problem of unreliable internet and electricity, and reduce the cost of connection?” The BRCK was created to meet this challenge. This portable, rugged, self-powered Wi-Fi device makes accessing the internet simple and reliable, no matter where you are.

Canada’s First Geothermal Power Plant

At the end of last year, on a leased property two hours southeast of Regina, Saskatchewan, a local company, Deep Earth Energy Corp., began preparations for Canada’s first geothermal power plant. Unlike other renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, geothermal energy runs 24/7, and isn’t subject to seasonal variations as with hydroelectric. According to CanGEA, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, Canada has enough geothermal potential to supply at least 5% of its electricity via geothermal. So why is this only Canada’s first plant?

The Power of Water and Volcanoes: Costa Rica’s Remarkable Renewable Energy Record

Costa Rica has set an amazing record. For the first 75 days of 2015, the Central American nation powered the entire country with renewable energy. Now they’re looking to geothermal power solutions to meet their 2021 goal of being completely carbon neutral.

Solar Panels That Can Self-Clean

For a region with abundant sunlight – an average of over 320 days per year – the solar resource potential across sub-Saharan Africa remains largely untapped. This potential is paired with enormous energy needs that leave over 600 million without electricity. In response, emerging technologies aim to make solar power development infinitely more feasible. While solar installations are mostly located in arid regions, …

A Floating Power Generator for Off-Grid Disaster Relief

Power generation in post-disaster areas and for remote development projects is often costly, can use unreliable fuel supplies, and may take too long to become active. To address this need, Altaeros Energies is currently testing the Buoyant Airborne Turbine (BAT), which operates at 400-600 metres (1000-2000 feet) above the ground, and does not require the long and expensive construction associated …

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