Sunday, September 22, 2013

Science & Technology Stories

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Solar

Why are some big utilities embracing small scale solar power?

Cost of solar power in U.S. 60 percent lower than in early 2011

Solar and wind power now cheaper than coal power in the US

Algae biofuel use cuts carbon emissions 50 to 70 percent when-compared-to-petroleum says study


Transportation

New Tesla patent 400-mile battery-pack using metal air lithium-ion batteries

Solar Roadways update
That's the company making tiles which collect energy from the cars moving across them and feed it to the 'grid'. I don't remember off-hand if it also collects solar energy. Read the article and find out.


Recycling waste

Researchers create battery that recycles sewage into energy.
Maybe they can start in Washington D.C.

Scientists harness power of exoelectrogenic bacteria in wastewater to make renewable electricity.

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