Alternative Energy Blog

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Plus
  • Home
  • About EnergyRefuge.com
  • Green Advertising
  • Privacy Policy

Archive - January 2012

  • Solar power

Small, Portable Solar Light

January 24, 2012
by Antonio Pasolini
1 min read
1 Comment

There are many solar energy gadgets out there, but some of them seem to stand out. Take the LightShip, for example. It is a practical, portable solar light that could be the clean energy answer to campers, boats, cabins and emergency use. I...

Continue reading

  • wind energy

Wind Power Blows Strong in the UK

January 23, 2012
by Antonio Pasolini
1 min read
2 Comments

Wind power in the UK has reached the 6GW threshold. The landmark figure was reached by the Ormonde offshore wind farm, off the coast of Cumbria and with 120 megawatts (MW) operational, which is enough to power more than 67,000 homes. Related...

Continue reading

  • miscellaneous

Belo Monte Dam Controversy Rages On

January 21, 2012
by Antonio Pasolini
1 min read
1 Comment

Opposition against the construction of the Belo Monte dam on Xingu River in the Amazon has reached a new high as protesters have invaded the building site this week. Forbes magazine has deemed the project “the most hated government project in...

Continue reading

  • Solar power

Plant-based Solar Technology Closer to Commercial Phase

January 20, 2012
by Antonio Pasolini
2 min read

BioSolar, a company developing a new technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources, has plans to strike up manufacturing partnerships to reduce production costs of its BioBacksheet product and meet bulkier orders. The...

Continue reading

  • 2-G Biofuel
  • Cellulosic ethanol

Switchgrass Shows Potential as Biofuel Material, Say Italian Researchers

January 19, 2012
by Antonio Pasolini
2 min read

GCB Bioenergy journal has published a study in which scientists present the findings of a study on switchgrass as cellulosic ethanol feedstock. They concluded that using switchgrass bioenergy can help reduce emissions but add that further research...

Continue reading

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next

You Should Follow Us!

energyrefuge facebook    energyrefuge twitter    alternative energy rss

Green Tips

Green Categories

    

    

Recent Posts

  • Hiring Solar Installers in Hawaii for a Clean, Reliable Energy Source
  • Blue Crab Inspections Review
  • The Costs of Biofuel, Biodiesel, and Renewable Energy
  • Your Guide to Becoming an ISA Certified Arborist
  • How Businesses Can Benefit from Commercial Solar PV
Copyright © 2025 EnergyRefuge.com Serving up the best alternative energy. Advertise with us! green advertising.
  • Home
  • About EnergyRefuge.com
  • Green Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Plus