Articles - green technology

New Water Heater Tech Saves Energy and Money

A recent study shows that the humble water heater has the potential to save its owners, and the environment, significant energy and money. With two new technological upgrades, smart and heat pump water heaters, homeowners can expect to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30-50 percent.

Smart Curtains Reduce Energy From The Inside

Energy reduction in buildings is generally credited to the architecture of a building thanks to innovative wind technology, smart facades or solar panels.

New Pollution-Fighting Billboards Can Purify 100,000 Cubic Meters of Air Every Day

The University of Engineering and Technology of Peru (UTEC) is on a mission to transform regular billboards into structures that tackle environmental issues. Following the success of their billboard that converts humidity into drinkable water, the team has developed pollution-fighting billboards that can purify 100,000 cubic meters of air every day!

Solar Roadways Unveils Super Strong Solar Panels for Roads in Prototypical Parking Lot

Eight years ago, Scott and Julie Brusaw had a vision of replacing the asphalt on American roadways and parking lots with energy-producing solar panels that are strong enough to withstand vehicular traffic. After a lot of experimentation and funding struggles, the couple and their company Solar Roadways just unveiled their first parking lot made of hexagonal panels! The road panels don't just harvest solar energy - they are also equipped with circuit boards, programmable LEDS, and a heating element that melts ice and snow, all covered in "super-strength" textured glass. The parking lot is equivalent to a 3,600-watt solar array.