There’s enormous potential to harness vast amounts of solar power energy. Although up until this point, the problem has been how to tap into our cardinal fireball’s reserves while not melting ourselves… Read More…
As our global awareness increases along with advances in research some innovative uses of renewable energy and technology related to sustainable living and development are emerging. These forward thinking ideas are inspiring us to rethink our unsustainable ways of living and offer an efficient alternative to consider or a solution that will become more common in the future.
By putting the spotlight on some of these developments and projects (with an extra focus on Australian renewable energy ideas) we hope to inspire people to think differently or more consciously about the world we live in.
Here are some ideas we found interesting – we hope you do too!
Vertical Farming – Farmscrapers
April 29th, 2013
It’s no secret the world’s population is growing rapidly. In the last 50 years we’ve gone from 3 billion to 7 billion people, which of course puts a strain on our resources, namely food. Common sense … Read More…
Kinetic Energy at the Paris Marathon
April 22nd, 2013
Kinetic energy, that is energy gained through motion, is steadily gaining traction as a viable form of clean energy. After all, it’s an extremely efficient way to harness energy – energy expelled… Read More…
LIVE – Community Solar Power
April 15th, 2013
The plummet in the cost of solar panels is resulting in their increased usage in Australia. However, what if you’re renting and can’t install one, or you own an apartment that doesn’t allow solar panels… Read More…
Sunflower Solar Sound System
April 8th, 2013
The 2013 Byron Bay Blues Festival played host to the exciting launch of the ‘Sunflower’ solar powered sound system. This innovative system heralds a step forward in solar powered sound for the acclaimed… Read More…
Solar Powered Wombat Assassins
April 1st, 2013
In a hurried announcement this morning The Australian Defence Force released details of their latest clean energy developments in an alarming report stating that a new breed of autonomous solar powered… Read More…
Moo-thane, I Mean Methane Emissions
March 25th, 2013
Lasers, cows, GPS collars and scientists. While such a combination evokes imagery of science fiction animal husbandry, it’s merely the latest collaboration by scientists and farmers to reduce methane… Read More…
Micromax: Electric Transport of the Future
March 18th, 2013
Describing itself as the creative think tank for the automotive industry, Swiss automobile manufacturer and designer Rinspeed has envisioned what could be a revolutionary concept for urban electric … Read More…
FishMap – Discover the World Below
March 11th, 2013
Ever wonder about the different types of fish darting throughout the aquatic world below? Where exactly do they subsist? And what fish are particularly threatened within Australian waters? Well, now you… Read More…
Oxfam Australia – Design for Change
March 4th, 2013
In trying to affect its ambitious goal of a sustainable food future for all, Oxfam Australia has created an online platform to more readily facilitate its message. Named Design for Change, this platform,… Read More…
