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New solar panels are cheaper, more environmentally sustainable

May 7, 2014 by Jurriaan Kamp

Scientists from Northwestern University have created a new type of solar panel that is less expensive to produce, better for the environment, and could eventually be more efficient at capturing the suns rays and turning them into energy. Perovskite solar panels, solar cells with … [Read more...] about New solar panels are cheaper, more environmentally sustainable

Danny Kennedy: Solar energy entrepreneur

January 1, 2010 by Jurriaan Kamp

Actress Cate Blanchett applauds Danny Kennedy's work in the solar power industry. He helped in turning the Sydney Theatre Company into a green building. Cate Blanchett | Jan/Feb 2010 issue   I first met Danny through my husband, Andrew, and have followed his work on clean … [Read more...] about Danny Kennedy: Solar energy entrepreneur

Passive House: Super energy efficient housing

June 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

How a new kind of home which produces more energy than it consumes, can drastically reduce fuel bills and CO2 emissions. Ursula Sautter | June/July 2009 issue Governments around the world are scrambling to address the twin crises of our times—the recession and climate change—by … [Read more...] about Passive House: Super energy efficient housing

Passive House Resources

June 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Passive houses are leading the way toward a carbon-neutral future by producing more energy than they use and drastically reducing fuel bills and C02 emmissions. To find out more about passive houses, architect Rolf Disch and how to make your house a passive house take a look at … [Read more...] about Passive House Resources

Blue Energy: A potential source of renewable energy

March 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

What do you get when saltwater and fresh water meet? A clean, renewable source of power called blue energy. Diane Daniel | March 2009 issue The blades stutter a bit at first, but after a couple of halting starts, the tiny propeller on the miniature windmill is soon turning at … [Read more...] about Blue Energy: A potential source of renewable energy

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