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As research on alternative energy continues, hundreds of plants have been examined to determine whether they can provide an equivalent to corn for production of synthetic fuels.  Algae have had a surprising impact on this research and development. Research has ...

Research and development of alternative and renewable energy sources is becoming big business. More companies are recognizing that people wish to reduce their dependency on foreign oil and utility companies that charge high prices. Geothermal heating and energy is an ...

Since 2007, a thin film, portable, and flexible gadget charger sold under the trademark “SolarRoll” has been on the market.  Made by the Brunton company, the SolarRoll™ is a roll-up, easily-transported solar panel that can be unrolled and used to ...

One of the newest types of solar photovoltaics (PV) available for home owners is the solar shingle. These are replacement shingles for standard asphalt (they are also available as Spanish tile replacements) on the rooftop. These solar cell arrays are ...

If you have ever entertained the thought of getting off the grid and using solar power to make your own energy, but dreaded the thought of installing heavy, cumbersome solar panels, start thinking in a whole new way: think paint. ...