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Wind energy involves the use of wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into mechanical energy that is used to produce electricity. Turbines can be used for applications large and small, from battery charging and auxiliary power to grid-connected "farms" for commercial electric power.
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Animation: Eagles football stadium to run on renewable energy
The Philadelphia Eagles recently announced plans to power Lincoln Financial Field with renewable energy, including wind, solar and dual-fuel generated electricity. SmartPlanet shows you digital...
2 | December 15, 2010 4:46pm
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Khosla VC details transformative 'green' tech
At the Nordic Green conference in Menlo Park, Calif., Khosla venture capitalist Jim Kim discusses why the most significant clean tech R&D is occurring at the university level instead of at large...
3 | April 28, 2010 11:59am
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Will cheap oil affect green innovation?
At a Churchill Club event in Santa Clara, Calif., Bill Joy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, calls on the government to require using alternative...
1 | February 12, 2009 2:58pm
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Utility giant embraces a future with renewables
California utility giant PG&E has made it one of its business goals to invest in clean energy. In the last few years, the company has signed contracts with renewable energy providers in the areas...
August 4, 2008 10:50am
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Three green technologies set to transform energy
At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, NRG Energy CEO David Crane discusses how smart meters, distributed-solar projects, and plug-in electric vehicles could potentially cause disruptive change...
3 | March 27, 2012 1:28pm
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Modern, net-zero energy homes made more affordable with modular design
Prefabricated homes conjure up images of uninspired architecture, but Simpatico Homes is constructing sustainable houses out of factory-built modules that are beautifully designed. SmartPlanet's...
3 | January 23, 2012 8:21am
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Ford driving into the future with energy-efficient autos
SmartPlanet correspondent Sumi Das talks to Ford exec Dan Kapp about the company's alternative fuels strategy and one of its first EVs to hit the market in 2012, its Ford Focus Electric.
1 | December 21, 2011 3:00pm
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Gadgets that save energy & money in the kitchen
Have a foodie on your holiday shopping list? SmartPlanet's Sumi Das shares some great ideas including a magical lid that replaces plastic wrap and a chopping board set that reduces the spread of...
December 15, 2011 9:01am
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Saving energy with a press of a button
Home energy management systems may finally be heading mainstream. Energy Hub's CEO, Seth Frader-Thompson predicts that every home in the U.S. will utilize some form of energy management within 10...
November 16, 2011 11:05am
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Smart foil uses 95% less energy
Ever feel guilty about using foil once and then throwing it in the recycling bin? If you're looking for a better way to wrap up your leftovers, recycled aluminum could be the answer....
4 | November 8, 2011 9:00am
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At Frog, creating a symbol for energy awareness
Frog was recently tasked with creating a symbol to promote energy consciousness. SmartPlanet correspondent Priya David Clemens visits the design firm's San Francisco offices to learn about the...
5 | September 8, 2011 10:09am
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Track down the energy hogs in your home
Tired of scratching your head and wondering why your electricity bill is so high every month? SmartPlanet's Sumi Das takes a look at Visible Energy's UFO Power Center, which can help you conserve...
August 10, 2011 5:01pm
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Eco Heroes: Solar stars at CBS Television City
More than 1,700 rooftop solar panels generate hundreds of kilowatts of electricity at CBS Television City, where the network has produced programming for nearly 60 years. Learn how the LA...
4 | July 20, 2011 3:14pm
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Intersolar 2011: How Germany will reach its 2020 energy goals
Extending and modernizing an electric grid with renewable energy sources is the key component of a low-carbon energy strategy, says Katharina Reiche, Germany's state secretary for the environment,...
3 | July 13, 2011 12:06pm
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The Future Of... Solar Cells
High oil prices and the BP spill are just two real reminders of how energy dependent we truly are, but tomorrow's solar technology promises cleaner power at lower costs. SmartPlanet correspondent...
3 | January 11, 2011 7:38am
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Animation: Eagles football stadium to run on renewable energy
The Philadelphia Eagles recently announced plans to power Lincoln Financial Field with renewable energy, including wind, solar and dual-fuel generated electricity. SmartPlanet shows you digital...
2 | December 15, 2010 4:46pm
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Solar shingle: Absorbs energy, repels weather
Dow Chemical Company's Powerhouse solar shingles convert sunlight into electricity. The product integrates low-cost thin-film photovoltaic cells into roofing shingles that can be installed...
9 | December 8, 2010 2:56pm
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Where is energy efficiency today?
At the GoingGreen Silicon Valley 2010 conference in San Francisco, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Clean Energy Investment Banking Kevin Genieser, Virgin Green Fund Partner Anup...
2 | October 21, 2010 3:31pm
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How the U.S. should embrace nuclear energy
At the GoingGreen Silicon Valley conference in San Francisco, Matthew Trevithick, a partner at venture capital firm Venrock, proposes what the U.S. should do if it is serious about using nuclear...
9 | October 18, 2010 9:12am
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Analyst: Home energy dashboards aren't 'wave of the future'
Will consumers adopt energy dashboards in their homes? Eric Wesoff, a senior analyst with Greentech Media, takes the contrarian point of view that these devices may not be the wave of the future...
4 | October 12, 2010 3:16pm
