“Zero-Energy Buildings (ZEB) are becoming increasingly prominent in the press and so we thought we would bring together this feature to explain the many benefits of starting or purchasing a ZEB project as well as the pitfalls.”

BedZED zero energy housing in the UKA zero energy building (ZEB) or net zero energy building is a general […]

Fresh after last year’s release of the Hello Kitty space heater, this nearly 6”x 6”x 3″ contraption can recharge your iPod, Blackberry, or any other portable electronic device with a USB plug. The charger also has a DC battery for those unfortunate moments when sunlight just isn’t cutting it (a typical solar charge takes 6 […]

This article examines the benefits and potential issues you could face when thinking of moving over to solar power.

Professor John Bell said QUT had worked with a Canberra-based company Dyesol, which is developing transparent solar cells that act as both windows and energy generators in houses or commercial buildings.
He said the solar cell glass would make a significant difference to home and building owners’ energy costs and could in fact generate excess energy […]

Giant solar energy balloons floating high in the air may be a cheap way to provide electricity to areas lacking the land and infrastructure needed for traditional power systems, researchers in Israel say.
The world is racing to find renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels, and entrepreneurs are scrambling for a slice of a clean […]