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Eco Factor: Underwater turbines could generate 10TWh of energy annually.

Of all the forms of renewable energy, wave power seems the most complex, but if harnessed it could end the global dependence on fossil fuels for power. A spin-off from the…

Eco Factor: Concept yacht designed to run on solar power.

Designed by Demetrius Tanase, the Poseidon Concept Yacht is a 12m long vessel designed specifically for recreation and comfort. The surprisingly green luxury yacht combines the benefits of.

Eco Factor: Solar-powered charger for cellphones and PMPs.

Just a few weeks after i.Tech Dynamic launched its solar-powered Bluetooth headset, the company is back again, and this time with solar-powered charger for mobile devices. Dubbed…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle designed to be powered by an electric motor.

We’ve always believed that in addition to offering a greener ride, electric engines allow designers to come up with brilliant machines that can definitely make a..

Eco Factor: Warship powered by gas turbines and electric motors.

The latest advancements in electric battery technology aren’t just being used to power cars to a longer distance at a fast speed but are also being used by massive machines such…

Eco Factor: International airport designed to be powered by renewable sources of energy.

San Diego has been desperate for a new airport for years. The existing facility is too crowded since it is serving a metropolitan area of 3 million people….

Eco Factor: Vertical farm uses algae to generate biofuel.

The dependence on fossil fuels needs a break, so governments are shifting their focus on better sources to generate better fuels. Bio-fuel made from algae can be the answer only if there is.

Eco Factor: Zero-emission scooter powered by hydrogen fuel cell motors.

Suzuki Motor Corporation along with Intelligent Energy has announced the development of a fuel-cell powered scooter that will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show. Dubbed…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered prefabricated mobile living unit.

Designed by Olga Kalugina, the BLOOM is a mobile living module designed to offer hi-end living on renewable energy sources far from civilization. The self-sustaining module works…

Eco Factor: Catamaran superyacht made from environmentally responsible materials.

Dutch-based design studio René van der Velden Yacht Design has introduced a new concept in luxury catamarans that will blur the gap between sustainability and…