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Eco-friendly green inventions - renewable energy technologies, recycling, biogas, alternative transportation and other sustainable technologies.
Wind Power - Wind Turbines
Wind turbines produce electricity from the energy of the wind power.
Alternative Energy
Alternative energy or renewable energy sources - such as wind and solar energy — are constantly replenished and will never run out.
Introduction to Green Inventions
What can be considered a ecofriendly green invention.
Green Inventions
Solar-powered leds, eco kettles, green roofs, ice energy, and wind turbines are a few of the available products described in this article on green inventions.
The Air Car
A vehicle powered by compressed air offers a lot of advantages in comparison with a normal combustion engine or an electrical motor. The first recorded compressed-air vehicle was built by the Frenchmen Andraud and Tessie of Motay in 1838. At present (2008) various persons and companies are developing compressed air motors applicable to transportation.
Solar Cells
A solar cell is any device that directly converts the energy in light into electrical energy through the process of photovoltaics.
Solar Cars
The goal of zero emmission levels for cars has increased interest in new solar battery technology.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
In 1839, the first fuel cell was conceived by Sir William Robert Grove, a Welsh judge, inventor and physicist. He mixed hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of an electrolyte, and produced electricity and water.
The Cleantech Network
As we conclude the first decade of the 21st Century, stresses on the global economy from rising inflation and slowing growth in developed economies are being compounded by the impacts of climate change. Clean technologies hold the promise of addressing these challenges, and doing so by generating superior returns along with job and wealth creation.
Green Invention Showcase
A showcase for new green inventions.
The Permaculture Institute
Permaculture (or permanent agriculture) refers to the inclusion of perennial agriculture in eco-friendly design innovations that can be applied to home gardens, large scale farms, or green urban areas; and includes orchard management, water harvesting, watershed restoration, natural building, and more.
Beginners Guide to Biogas
Biogas refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas plants provide an alternative energy source.
West Coast Green
West Coast Green promotes green innovations within the building industry and holds a tradeshow convention once a year.
Green Festivals
Green Festivals promotes ecology and green inventions via events and learning seminars.
Great Green Gadgets
Reviews of green gadgets available for home use.
Cool Green Gadgets
More green inventions and gadgets available to order.

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