Geneva International Airport can lay claim to being one of the few to use solar energy. CERN has provided the airport with an array of solar panels that will make it one of the biggest solar power systems in Switzerland. But these aren’t just any ordina
Gone are the days when alternate sources of energy were clumsy and a burden not just on the pocket but also on the eyes. Modern technology has ensured that solar energy is harnessed in ways that appeal to a generation which likes gadgets, sleek, smart and
The POSCO ICT Smart Grid Exhibition Hall at the 2012 International Energy Saving Expo might have excited green lovers. The Korean steelmaker has set up the exhibition hall to provide a broad awareness about all cutting-edge technologies for efficient prod
The quest for more high performing, efficient and inexpensive electronic devices is the need of the hour. Scientists often discover and build novel technologies to improve upon the development process of fresh electronic gadgets for various purposes. A ne
Solar energy, while having the capacity to be hugely beneficial, isn’t without its drawbacks. Harnessing and releasing it is expensive and intermittent. Its output also depends on cloud cover and the time of the day. But, a company called Halotechnics,
Ships, like all motor-powered vehicles, burn tons of fuel while maintaining on-board systems when docked at port. This makes them economically high to maintain and environmentally dangerous. The new shore to ship electricity technology is fast emerging as
One innovative facet of our modern day science deals with the conception of metamaterials. Fundamentally, defined as artificial materials that are created to exhibit some unique property that doesn’t occur naturally, their functionality is based on their
Solar power today Solar energy, as a means of sustainable and clean energy, is fast gaining ground as more people realize the need to search for alternative means of power. Its density doesn’t quite come close to that of fossil fuels, but with advancem
In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear mishap, Japan has far increased its attention towards alternative energy technologies. As part of it, international steelmaker JFE has set up a solar research facility in Yokohama. Called the Solar Techno Park, th
The search for clean fuel continues as the world moves towards dried oil wells. Since most of our equipment and machines run on fuel, we need to find an infinite source that can cater to our requirements. Hydrogen is one such source that has the potential
