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Google is positioned to be a major investor in a proposed transmission line for offshore wind farms on the Atlantic seaboard, a bold plan that could radically reshape the electrical map in the region.
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This wind-powered cart breaks the rules of science because it’s actually faster than the wind itself. When the wind was only blowing at 32km.h, the cart managed to hit speeds of 80km/h. Here’s how it works.
Google announced that they made their “first direct investment in a utility-scale renewable energy project” – $US38.8m to two wind farms in North Dakota that generate 169.5 megawatts of power, enough to keep the lights on in about 55,000 homes.
Norway already boasts the world’s first floating wind turbine, and is apparently the windiest coastline in Europe, making it perfect for even more turbines. Or a turbine city, like On Office’s proposal which shows a stunning vision of the future.
This generator looks like it’s a great idea. Plop it down in a windy spot and it’ll give you energy enough to power small devices.
A couple of new netbooks have hit the “just announced” pool, and while MSI’s Wind models don’t usually grab me, the U130 and U135 do, thanks to the inclusion of Atom’s new Pine Trail processors.
