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Eco Factor: Space-based solar power plant being envisioned by PG&E.

California-based utility company Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is planning to partner with a startup company, Solaren Corporation, to provide about 200MW of space-based solar…

Eco Factor: Greenhouse designed to grow plants and vegetables on lunar surface.

Arizona-based Paragon Space Development Corporation has developed a greenhouse that could be used to grow veggies on the surface of the moon. Referred to as the Lunar..

Eco Factor: Water saving irrigation system powered by solar energy.

While some scientists are working on technology that could make trees text their owners when they’re in need of water, companies such as Aquaterr are working on a more practical.

Eco Factor: Sculpture made from recycled items.

Andrew Chase, a renowned name in the world of nature-inspired artwork, has again made news with a mechanical Steampunk giraffe made from transmission parts, electrical conduit and plumbing pipe….

Eco Factor: Modular laptop keeps components cool and promotes recycling.

Product designer Ed Boaden has designed an ecofriendly laptop that not only will save energy during use but will also promote recycling with a simple and modular design that..

Eco Factor: Solar-powered MP3 player.

Augen Electronics has showcased a solar-powered MP3 player that vows to save you from hand cranking a “green” MP3 player for some ecofriendly beats. Running on solar energy, the player consistently…

Eco Factor: Human-powered concept radio and flashlight.

Most eco-friendly music players and radios carry either a solar charger which doesn’t work indoors or a hand crank that’s just too hard to use. Product designer Luke Johnson thinks that…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered bike parking station.

Recently Sanyo showcased their innovative bike parking system that made use of solar energy to recharge your bike while you go out shopping. The Bike Tree is another parking system for bikes, but…

Eco Factor: Electric bike powered by solar energy.

Industrial designer Chen Weiping has made sure that you don’t get tired pedaling your way to your office, provided you are the owner of the Solar Man. The Solar Man is an electric bike design…

Eco Factor: Desktop PC saves energy when in standby mode.

In an effort to green computing, Fujitsu has launched energy-efficient desktop PCs targeting offices having a green atmosphere. The PC boasts industry-leading energy-efficiency of 24W and..