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Hydrogen Generating Technology Closer Than Ever

Researchers at Purdue University have further developed a technology that could represent a pollution-free energy source for a range of potential applications, from golf carts to submarines and cars to emergency portable generators.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070827174310.htm

Microbial Fuel Cell Design

Hello Ppl,
A step closer to hydrogen Economy !!!
Biological engineers at Oregon State University have designed a microbial fuel cell that is capable of generating about 10 times more electricity than previously possible from an air cathode microbial fuel cell of the same size.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070823155306.htm

Storing wind power !!!

‘American Electric Power’ is planning to store wind power in batteries and to use them during peak demand…..
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/11/business/11battery.html

Future of Renewable Energy in Developing Countries

Obstacles and Success Conditions for RE in Developing Countries
In many developing countries there is a much larger potential for renewables like wind and solar energy than in industrialised countries. But there are obstacles that prevent the adoption of such “new” renewables in developing countries. Ulrich Laumanns and Danyel Reiche try to identify the most [...]