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Jul 16, 2010
The smart grid is coming. Smart grid technology is developing rapidly and will revolutionize the way humans produce and use electricity. The smart grid will use integrated technology to monitor and manage electricity use based on demand and prevailing cost.
As solar and wind power technologies become more cost-effective, a rapidly increasing number of homes will employ such equipment and homeowners will be producing more than 50% of all energy required by the grid.
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May 20, 2010
Defense scientists in India are working on a new use for the Bhut Jolokia pepper. The Bhut Jolokia pepper is also known as Ghost Chili or Ghost Pepper and is listed in the Guinness World Records as the hottest chili pepper in the world. Indian weapons experts believe the peppers can be used in modified hand grenades to disable and disperse unruly crowds without hurting anyone.
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Jan 15, 2010
The Mighty Minty Boost power pack is one of the innovative ways Altoid tins are being reused rather than thrown away. The Altoid tin power pack is basically a kit-driven battery booster using rechargeable batteries to recharge or power pocket devices.
Now, with the advent of affordable solar cells, Altoid tins can be converted to solar cell battery boosters and chargers. The basic Mighty Minty Booster kit costs around $25 USD and can be easily built at home by anyone with modest creative ability. The tin is carefully cut to accept the USB connector, the enclosed electronics and the rechargeable batteries. The batteries are charged from a standard outlet and the booster is used when the internal batteries of your electronic devices run out of power.
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Dec 15, 2009
Ultraviolet rays from the sun are the most powerful energy source available to most of the planet. As solar-electric technology races forward, nearly every open space on earth becomes a potential site for solar panel installation.
The most obvious locations for solar panels are roof tops and other open spaces. Although solar-electric conversion is not currently as efficient as wind power conversion, new discoveries in solar-electric power are making highly efficient solar panels possible.
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