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Clean Tech Open Winners

Posted by tlewis on November 19th, 2009

 At theClean Tech Open Gala last night, awards were made to early stage start-ups that compete for recognition and financial assistance.  Also, there was an alumni award made.

The winners were:... read more

Clean energy challenges: the power grid and renewable energy infrastructure

Posted by Michal Lenchner on November 10th, 2009

The electrical power grid is an interconnected network of national, state and regional infrastructure for generating, transmitting, distributing and delivering electricity from suppliers to customers.Photo from www.bible-light.comPhoto from www.bible-light.com

In recent years, we have all become familiar with power outages, which questions the reliability of the existing electricity grid. Blackouts are experienced in different regions, affecting residents, businesses, and daily life. Due to the storm on Tuesday, October 14, 2009, with heavy winds and rain, more than 35,000 customers were without power in the Bay Area.... read more

Ahhhh... Attack of the Giant Sea Oyster

Posted by sean on August 13th, 2009

No, this is not the line from some cheesy 1950's Godzilla movie (though I wished it was) but is my first thought when I heard of the Oyster.  Oyster is a hydro-electric Wave Energy Converter, designed to convert renewable energy harnessed from ocean waves into usable electricity.  The device is created by Aquamarine, a Scotland based company.

Giant Oyster Wave Machine... read more

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