Pliant Energy Systems has spent the last two years developing a drone named Velox. The robot, which was initially meant to be a generator that could harness the flow of water, is now more of a sleek-looking surveillance drone with potential to one day…
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Google launches clean energy project in Taiwan, its first in Asia
Google has launched its first clean energy project in Asia. The company announced today that it struck a long-term agreement to buy the output of a 10-megawatt solar array in Tainan City, Taiwan, about 100 km south of its data center in the country. Google already has solar and wind projects across North and South […]
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Signs of America’s transition to a low-carbon economy are everywhere. In urban areas, electric buses are joining city fleets. In the suburbs, charging stations for electric vehicles sit prominently next to gas pumps. And in rural parts of the country, wind turbines gently dot the expansive countryside.
A new era of sustainability is on the way. This emerging era is about more than simply moving away from fossil fuels — it’s a sweeping change that touches upon every industry, the way that people manufacture and consume goods, and how working-class citizens make a living.
Companies like AT&T are helping support American’s transition to a low-carbon economy, not only through large-scale purchase agreements for renewable energy, but also by supporting students and preparing the next generation for jobs in the green economy Read more…
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How a Ugandan prince and a crypto startup are planning an African revolution
Crypto and blockchain enthusiasts have been railing for years against the centralized world of banks, but many have been doing so from the privileged vantage point of developed countries. But what if blockchain technology turned out to be most revolutionary in emerging economies?
View More How a Ugandan prince and a crypto startup are planning an African revolutionThis environmentally friendly clock is powered by water
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The ‘Bedol Water Clock’ can tell time for up to three months on one water filling. The invention is fully recyclable and includes both a daily and an hourly alarm.
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This electric taxi service only accepts payment in song
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An electric vehicle is the perfect space for a car singalong.
Belting out a Journey classic from the passenger seat goes hand-in-hand with an electric vehicle, mostly because the cars are super quiet, thanks to those emission-free battery-powered motors. Everyone can hear and appreciate your lyrical skills. Or your passion that makes up for those skills.
To show off how otherwise silent their rides are, clean energy company Fortum, which runs a charging network in the Nordic area with more than 2,000 electric car charger stations, is offering free trips in an electric shuttle — the BMW i3 — at the Finnish music festival Ruisrock next weekend. Read more…
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View More This electric taxi service only accepts payment in songSoftBank Group and Saudi Arabia plan to spend $200 billion building the world’s biggest solar power plant
SoftBank Group Corp., known for splashy deals involving billions of dollars (see: its Vision Fund and investments in Uber and Didi), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to build a $200 billion solar power plant. Expected to reach its full capacity of 200 gigawatts by 2030, the development will be the largest […]
View More SoftBank Group and Saudi Arabia plan to spend $200 billion building the world’s biggest solar power plantMicrosoft signs its first renewable energy deal in Asia with Singaporean solar firm Sunseap
As part of its goal to use more renewable energy in its datacenters, Microsoft said it has entered an agreement with Singapore-based clean energy firm Sunseap. The value of Microsoft’s investment was not disclosed, but an announcement today said it will create “the single-largest solar energy portfolio in Singapore to date.” Read More
This star-studded video celebrates clean energy initiatives changing lives around the globe
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Despite differences in geography and culture, citizens around the world are united in their quest for a brighter future.
The vision for a more sustainable society involves innovating upon deeply ingrained rituals of daily life, from mealtime to the daily commute. From clean cookstoves in China, to hydrogen-fueled cars that emit nothing but water in the U.S. and U.K., to solar power in Brazil, Shell is supporting exciting new technologies in communities around the globe — and improving lives in the process.
In the below music video, Shell partnered with five world-renowned artists — Luan Santana, Jennifer Hudson, Monali Thakur, Yemi Alade, and Pixie Lott — as part of the #makethefuture campaign to celebrate some of the clean energy projects the company is aiding around the globe. Check out the music video to learn a little more about each of the featured energy initiatives. Read more…
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Didi Chuxing will build its own electric vehicle charging network
Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-sharing company, will form a joint venture to build its own charging network for electric cars. In an announcement today, Didi Chuxing co-founder and chief executive officer Cheng Wei said that the infrastructure will serve “families and the public” as well as vehicles on the company’s platform. Read More