Posts Tagged ‘cleantech’
National Semiconductor Offers New “Smart” Solar Technology
National Semi’s SolarMagic technology improves the efficiency of solar systems, even those already deployed in the field. Solar panels frequently perform at different rates due to age, mismatches, shade, dirt, etc. SolarMagic components regulate the overall voltage and current flowing from each individual solar panel. The effect can be a [...]
Al Gore Joins Richard Branson in Backing GreenRoad
What do a trucker, an Israeli entrepreneur, Al Gore and Richard Branson all have in common? Proof that the real goldmines are old, neglected industries. The name of that proof is GreenRoad. While so many entrepreneurs bang their heads against a Web and social media advertising brick wall, GreenRoad has applied common technology to an industry [...]
PG&E to implement a cutting-edge wave energy project off California’s coast
To date, only one commercial installation of wave power generators has been deployed. PG&E is taking a big step forward in green technology with a new wave energy design off of the coast of Northern California. There is often confusion in the market between tidal power and wave power. Tidal generation requires water turbines to be anchored [...]
ecoRoute hd: Transform your nuvi into a real-time diagnostics computer
For any driver who has ever been curious about what's really going on under the hood, Garmin's new ecoRoute hd provides many of the answers. By accessing onboard diagnostics and performance data, drivers can use a compatible Garmin nüvi to wirelessly monitor real-time vehicle diagnostics while accurately calculating ecoRoute data and driver [...]
