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Are Giant Gravel Batteries the Answer to Renewable Energy Storage?

Are Giant Gravel Batteries the Answer to Renewable Energy Storage?

[ 0 ] April 29, 2010

As we recently noted, the wind deciding not to blow and the sun going down has always been the major obstacle standing in front of the widespread use of solar and wind energy. Energy sources like the sun and wind have the capacity to provide endless amounts of clean energy if we could only figure [...]

Powerbrella: Charging Your Batteries While Keeping You Cool

Powerbrella: Charging Your Batteries While Keeping You Cool

[ 0 ] May 26, 2009

A strategic partnership that began in early 2008 is expecting to soon release the fruits of their labors. With a mission to develop an efficient way to harness the sun’s energy while at the same time providing respite from it’s heat and UV rays, Konarka Technologies, Inc. and SKYShades have created what they are calling the Powerbrella.