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Eco Factor: Portable solar thermal generation systems from Aora Solar.

The photovoltaic market of today is broadly classified into two main categories – photovoltaic panels for even the smallest of uses and solar thermal generators, which span…

Eco Factor: Hand-powered flashlight doesn’t need batteries.

Apart from irregular energy, another drawback associated with renewable energy systems is their dependence on toxic batteries, which do end up polluting the environment once they are…

Way back in 1930s and ’40s, GM dismantled or as chance would have it contributed to the sad downfall of the thriving streetcar systems throughout the United States. One could so easily relate it to despoiled rail transit and promoted auto sales. Some, b

Eco Factor: Renewable energy systems to be developed for U.S. military.

While the military might be the biggest consumer of oil in the United States, the Pentagon is looking for ways to reduce this oil dependence, which could allow them to use the.

Eco Factor: Solar energy generating meeting point.

Designed by Emir Rifat ISIK, the Solar Meeting Point will make sure you never get bored waiting for someone who doesn’t respect time. The Meeting Point allows a visitor to either sit outside or..

Eco Factor: Trucks powered by batteries.

Smith Electric Vehicles has stated that the company will start producing the “world’s largest electric truck” in Kansas City, Missouri. The trucks that are being developed by Smith Electric Vehicles…

Eco Factor: Solar energy generating towers.

Catellus Development Group has started constructing the “Sunflowers – A garden of Energy,” which is a solar energy generating system developed by Massachusetts-based artists Mags Harries and Lajos..

Eco Factor: Solar energy generating systems by Envision Solar might turn parking lots in solar parks.

Envisioning a bright and sun-powered future, Envision Solar has developed solar groves, which can be installed in parking lots all over the world.

Eco Factor: Solar power plant in Florida could serve 11,000 people.

Lauren Engineers & Constructors have signed a contract with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to develop the world’s second largest solar power plant in Indiantown, Florida….

Eco Factor: Gold bars recycled from old gold jewelry.

Researchers estimate that mining the amount of gold used in a typical 18 karat gold ring generates about 20 tons of mine waste, which does contain toxic elements harmful for the ecosystem. San..