Green Energy Tech

Isn’t it a wonderful thing when we can bring fiction to life? The movie Starwars highlights a device that is able to draw water from the air- a “vaporator”. Science and technology are now closer to making this object of fiction a reality. 
Researchers from Xianming “Simon” Dal’s lab at the University of Texas at Dallas are working on …

Electric scooters and bikes seem to be increasing in popularity recently. Purchases of two-wheeled vehicles are rapidly rising in the search for alternative means to navigate easy movement around the city without depending on pedal power on pedal power alone. 
Their presence in the streets is probably more noticeable as a result of the numerous share models that are available. Riders can easily download…

If we told you that glass-walled skyscrapers were not only aesthetically pleasing but could also be energy efficient, would you believe us? Well, it is absolutely true. According to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, all it requires is the addition of thermally efficient photovoltaic windows. 
Their research which was published in the One Earth journal, explained building designs that make it possible for building structures to be energy-efficient. 
Researchers previously believed that energy-…

Organic solar cells are now gaining momentum in the world of energy conservation. Their versatility makes them a better choice in comparison to the more popular silicon solar panels. The design is lightweight, adjustable, and available in numerous colours, giving it an attractive aesthetic appeal for urban applications. 
Sadly, progress in understanding and perfecting the …