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Eco Factor: Sustainable house powered by solar energy.

Competing for the first time in the Solar Decathalon, students at Rice University have developed a zero-energy house that they call the “Ze-Row Energy House.” Armed with solar panels and a.

Eco Factor: Solar-powered car capable of hitting 100mph.

Dr. Graham Sparey of Wrexham University is developing a solar car that will be capable of hitting a top speed of 100mph without emitting a single gram of CO2 or a single decibel of noise….

Eco Factor: World’s most efficient crystalline solar cells.

Sanyo Electric Co. has announced that it has succeeded it breaking its own record for the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency in crystalline silicon solar cells. The HIT…

Eco Factor: Solar array capable of generating 80,000KWh of electricity annually for Logan International Airport

Logan International Airport, Boston, will soon be generating solar energy enough to power the garage. The system is a part of the $55.7.

Eco Factor: Zero-emission sports car powered by fuel cells.

The Ariel Atom is one true sports car with race bred construction and components. But when the race to go green is in full swing with the carmakers, Ariel has its own plans with the…

Eco Factor: Diamond-based solar energy generating system.

Using diamonds to generate green electricity seems an extravagant idea but not so to Dr. Neil Fox from the University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry. The researcher has been awarded a…

Eco Factor: Water saving system mixes fresh water with gray water for toilet flushing.

We’ve seen concepts that aim to make use of the gray water produced in your home to flush your toilet, but many of us thought that the system would end up…

Eco Factor: Recycled furniture uses less material than sofas.

While you might consider your cozy couch to be the best place on earth to take a nap, Italian furniture maker Via Lattea wants you to change that opinion and try out a new furniture…

Eco Factor: Human-powered mobile phone charging device from Orange and Gotwind.

Last year Orange developed a solar and wind power solution for an off-the-grid cellphone charger for the Glastonbury Festival. Being associated with the festival for…

Eco Factor: Portable speakers run on solar energy.

In one of our previous articles we had brought to your attention the wonderful solar-powered concept Gramo Speakers. But designer Pekka Salokannel is not the only one to harness solar power for…