Minesto is developing so called ‘Deep Green’ technology or underwater kites which are tethered to the ocean floor. These underwater kites could produce continuous energy from tidal flows. According to the company a single Deep Green turbine could produce up to 500 KW of electricity. And because tides are much more regular than winds, the energy produced would be less variable.
Potter Drilling has, with the help of internet giant Google, developed a new way of drilling. It works as a jet engine and it breaks the rocks with hot water. The technological breakthrough can be significant for further developments in geothermal energy extraction. The company who developed the drill got a 4 million dollar cheque from Google.org to develop this new technology.
As we all know concentrated solar energy is the most commonly used renewable energy for electrical power generation. Now, a Colorado company, called Sundrop Fuels, has a new approach to the production of biofuel. The company combines the mirrors and tower of concentrated solar power with the process for the production of bio-based fuels.
Normally when we think of wind power, we think of large, sprawling wind farms. But in developing nations, smaller, more distributed wind projects could be a perfect fit. As you may or may not know, several thousand villages across India are not connected to the Indian National Grid. Placing one small wind turbine in areas such as these would make a lot of a difference.
Plans are underway to turn the famous Dutch dikes into tidal power generators. The dikes were originally built to protect the people and low lands of the Netherlands, but now a committee of various government representatives is looking into the possibility to create a more pleasant and more natural land behind the dikes, and a way of generating power.
Last month Tesla Motors went public and it’s initial public offering raised 226,1 million dollar for the start-up. The demand for the stock was so high it rose to 23,89 dollars the first day (opened at 17 dollars).
Just like other cities around the world, Paris is also stepping forward and is looking for alternative sources of energy for its growing demand. The city is looking at its river, the Seine. Paris is planning to install eight turbines under the city bridges in an attempt to raise energy from the currents of the river.
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