Hi, I’m a Helical Robotics robot. I climb wind turbines
This Helical Robotics robot is controlled wirelessly and climbs wind turbines to inspect them. Curved magnets hold it on to the turbine. It can climb onto the blades too. Wheee.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Category Energy
Solar concentrating dish could collect 80% sun power at one-third the cost
New solar concentrating dish technology being tested by IBM could be disruptive technology, it’s that promising. The High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal system will be able to concentrate the power of 2,000 suns while delivering fresh water and cool air wherever…
Push for clean energy stalls, energy as dirty as 20 years ago
The International Energy Agency says the average unit of energy is about as dirty as it was twenty years ago. Wind and solar power have made great advances yet this is offset by increasing amounts of natural gas and coal…
California electricity shortages coming this summer
California pretends to be a crunchy granola wonderland of renewable energy. The reality is the vast bulk of its power comes from natural gas and imported coal and hydro power, with electricity shortages almost certainly coming soon. Idled nuclear plants and…
World’s first algae powered building
This is really ingenious. The algae grows faster, producing shade and power exactly when it’s needed the most, during summer when it’s hot. This algae-powered building is a prototype for what hopefully will be many more buildings like it. The…