The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) continues its work with Indian states to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. So far the ...
Energy efficiency through smart thermostats
As a part of the Internet of Things (IoT), thermostats are used to monitor and regulate a buildings power and fuel consumption. This reduces not just ...
Turning CO2 into ethanol – process accidentally discovered
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee accidentally discovered a series of chemical reactions that turn CO2 into ethanol. Ethanol is ...
Dubai: Workout generates energy
At the Al Saada Park at the Dubai Ladies Club women can turn kinetic energy generated by exercise into electricity to power devices. The park is a project ...
Airbnb hosts receive 1000 USD for installing solar panels
Airbnb Inc. and SolarCity Corp. are offering hosts in the U.S. that rent their homes via Airbnb could get up to 1000USD cash back if they install solar ...
OPEC and UN climate body are approaching
The oil-exporting countries have to diversify their economy which as a consequence also builds economic resilience. This is especially important for ...
Chile receives huge grant for promoting geothermal sector
Chile will receive 1.8 million USD from the World Bank’s Clean Technology Fund to develop the geothermal sector and improve its energy security. ...
Chemical industry supports fighting the climate change
The chemical industry supports the Kigali agreement which seeks to abandon HFC (hydrofluorocarbons) used e.g. for air conditioners. The motive behind this ...
Denmark and South Korea are strengthening ties
The Danish prime minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, is visiting South Korea from October 23-25. The prime minister intends to strengthen a partnership ...
New generator uses solar power to produce hydrogen
The H2 Generator is a prototype engineered by HyperSolar. It is designed to turn wastewater or non-potable water into hydrogen. Sunlight is used to ...
