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Could drinking beer save the Great Barrier Reef?
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Could drinking beer save the Great Barrier Reef? The unlikely marriage of hedonism and philanthropy seems quintessentially Australian. But the germ of this fledgling local “good beer movement” began a decade ago in Britain, where James Grugeon had his first inkling of opening a “social enterprise beer company”.
Plant Lamps Power Peru
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Soil nutrients is powering plant lamps in Peru, bringing electricity to remote areas in an environmentally-friendly way. Areas of the globe that do not have access to electricity grids face everyday challenges that many take for granted, such as having lights.
The First 100% Solar Powered Airport
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Cochin International Airport in southern India is the first airport in the world to be completely powered by the sun. 46,000 solar panels are installed near the runway, utilising the bright sunlight and converting it into electricity.
SoelCat 12- The Solar Yacht
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The SoelCat 12 is a newly designed electric yacht powered completely with solar, targeting the ecotourism market. The solar electric catamaran runs entirely off sunshine, as well as utilising lithium-ion battery storage.
Energy Sector Prepares For Second Solar Revolution
Industry experts are predicting that the emergence of the second wave of the solar revolution is just around the corner. With the Paris climate talks kicking off this week, the topic of renewable energy is high on the agenda for many nations as a vital way to meet carbon reduction targets.
Morocco’s Solar Plant to Provide Energy to 1 Million People
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The Moroccan city of Ouarzazate will see a giant thermal energy solar plant opened next month as a part of the nation’s pledge to reach 42 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2020.
Polysilicon Helps Solar Boom Continue
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The key component of solar cells, Polysilicon, has dropped to record low prices and isn’t expected to rise any time soon. Polysilicon is form of silicon that is hyper pure, and the second most abundant element on earth.
The Toyota i-Road: A Car and Motorbike In One
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The Toyota i-Road is an electric vehicle combining the best aspects of cars and motorbikes into one futuristic (and fun) model. The idea of the vehicle was developed by combining the convenience of a motorbikes compact size, and the safety and stability of a car.
Fight Against Solar Charges Joined By Consumer Groups
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Consumer groups are joining the fight in court against a proposal by South Australia’s main utility to charge homes with solar installed extra for the network.