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.
Energy reduction in buildings is generally credited to the architecture of a building thanks to innovative wind technology, smart facades or solar panels.
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!
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.
We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience.
This site uses cookies to store information on your computer.
Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
Accept Recommended Settings
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Analytics
Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Marketing
We use marketing cookies to help us improve the relevancy of advertising campaigns you receive.
Social Sharing Cookies
We use some social sharing plugins, to allow you to share certain pages of our website on social media.