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Eco Factor: Two new solar plants to be built in California desert.

California is committed to meeting a goal of 20% renewable power by 2010, a goal which does seem impossible at the moment. However, Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced…

Eco Factor: Eight huts made from discarded wood and found items.

Summer vacations might be picnic time for most kids, but some don’t want to wander around streets planning their next prank. Kids in Maine have found a new job of constructing a…

Eco Factor: Bluetooth hard drive powered by solar energy.

When too much data fills our internal hard drives, we look for external alternatives. The external drive alternatives on the market only add to the power consumption of the system, but now..

Eco Factor: Concept scooter powered by electricity.

The Scout, or Short Commute with Urban Transportation, aims to keep your short rides green and clean using an electric engine. Designed by industrial designer Vyasateja Rao, the Scout is a…

Eco Factor: Concept flashlight powered by motion.

A lot of injuries on the ski slopes are contributed to high speed and low visibility. When on the mountains the climate can change at the blink on an eye, so you can never be sure that if you’ve.

Eco Factor: Solar energy harvesting lamps for “greener” lawns.

Of all the uses for solar-powered lamps, their use in gardens and lawns seem the most interesting, and you don’t have to keep them in sunshine regularly for recharging. Industrial…

Eco Factor: Gyroscope stabilized unicycle.

Riding a bicycle to reduce your carbon footprint makes you arrive sweaty at work. For those who want to look a bit more fresh in the morning, try the EniCycle. The unicycle is powered by electricity and…

Eco Factor: Hydrogen refueling station for green cars of the future.

Even after being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen doesn’t seem to be catching up with use in automobiles due to the lack of an adequate refueling…

Eco Factor: Net zero-energy home gets powered by rooftop solar panels, harvested rain and gray water.

This year’s Solar Decathlon competition has kept universities craving for the next-gen technology that can be integrated into smart homes of…

Eco Factor: Carousel concept harvests solar and kinetic energy.

Industrial designer Andre Harley has designed a new concept carousel that will harvest the rotating energy and solar power to illuminate energy saving lamps to keep your kids playing..