Category Energy

Geothermal power; The Geysers

While all the geothermal power plants in the US produce less than 1% of total power, the southwest has the potential to produce over 20%. The Geysers in northern California is the largest geothermal plant in the world, producing more…

Skysails

Skysails, being tested now, could save 10-15% on fuel costs, maybe as much as 30%. Also mentioned in the article are tethered airborne wind turbines. Wow.

Fuel cells

A fuel cell converts the chemicals hydrogen and oxygen into water, and in the process it produces electricity. They are highly efficient at producing energy and in most cases emit no pollution. If the hydrogen that fuels them is produced…

Cleantech investing hit $5 billion in 2007

Co-founder and chairman of the Cleantech Group, Nicholas Parker, says: “We foresee continued growth over 2008 as the cleantech market cycle moves from early adoption to mainstream driver of wealth and job creation.” If you’re reading this blog, you probably…