Sustainable Energy
Abu Dhabi project uses sand to store solar power
Researchers in Abu Dhabi are testing a pilot device that can store solar energy in sand to improve the efficiency of power plants and provide energy at night. The technology, developed at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, uses… read more
Owls inspire soundless wind turbines, and planes
Roaring wind turbines and thundering planes could be made much quieter and efficient if they mimic owls’ flight, say researchers from the Cambridge University. “Many owls can hunt by stealth, swooping down and capturing their prey undetected. While we have… read more
Seaweed farm can produce as much sustainable energ..
A new ready-made seaweed farm could play a major part in generating sustainable energy from biomass. The use of special textile mats simplifies seaweed farming and substantially increases the yield. According to the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN),… read more
Off-shore Wind Turbines May Weaken Hurricanes
As one of nature’s most destructive forces, hurricanes are unstoppable storms that can cause total devastation for coastal communities. While Mother Nature is unpredictable and uncontrollable, there are researchers and scientists who think hurricanes can be weakened or even stopped.… read more
Wind energy and nature
Research shows: first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands has positive impact on marine life
Because many people do not want modern windmills ‘in their back yard’, wind parks are being built in sea, where people can not see them.… read more
