Source: seeker.com Published: November 1, 2016 Pavegen Floors, fabrics, sheets and bridges turn everyday human activities into power. By Alyssa Danigelis The low-power energy harvesting idea has teased us for years. Engineers and materials scientists looking at...
Source: gizmag.com Published: February 12, 2016 Energy-harvesting shoes could be used to power mobile devices through a charging cable, be adapted for the military or act as a power source for people in remote areas. UW-Madison College Of Engineering By Nick Lavars...
Source: inhabitat.com Published: April 21, 2014 Scientists in South Korea have come up with a way to use the mechanical energy of flowing water as a sustainable energy source. The research shows how the energy potential of flushing toilets can be utilized to help...
Source: touchofmodern.com Published: January 15, 2014 The nPower PEG is the world’s first mobile device charger that generates renewable energy from movements like walking, running, and biking. Keep the PEG in your briefcase, backpack, or purse and go about your daily...
Source: npowerpeg.com Published: December 13, 2013 This charger harvests kinetic energy to generate electricity, and is perfect for outdoors enthusiasts who don’t typically have access to electrical outlets and who want to eliminate the need for batteries. The PEG is...
Source: grist.org Published: October 3, 2013 Empower Playgrounds By Holly Richmond If only we could use kids to fuel our homes and cars so they’d be useful for something. Wait, that came out wrong. But for Empower Playgrounds, it came out RIGHT: A non-profit called...