Kristen Lee
RSS feedResearch Coordinator, 26 years old
United States, CA, San Francisco
AIM skiptamali
Topics of interest appliances | at home | energy | global warming | heating & cooling | lighting | renewable | responsibility | transport
Going green and having fun doing it :)
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Fresno, CA Airport Boasts Solar Record
If I asked you which airport is the "greenest", what would you say? You might get the answer if you've heard of Fresno Yosemite International's 2 MW solar ...
How Much is a Solar Rooftop Array Worth to You?
SunRun, a San Francisco-based company which "installs and operates residential solar systems" is trying to break down the price barrier and make solar arrays more affordable for homeowners. http://www ...
Streamlining Microchip Energy Use
If you've wondered what we can do to make our sensor-based devices more environmentally-friendly, check out this article about a new microchip from the University of Michigan: http://media ...
Big Push for Solar Residential Rooftops in the US
While I had heard of Duke Power's commitment to put $100M into solar, I didn't expect timely development of project plans and implementation. According to Greentech Media, Duke ...
HP Technique Doubles Efficiency of Solar Panels
With so many recent advancements in solar energy, I can't wait to see what will be available to consumers in the next few years. Featured article from Matter Network ...
Changing Out Old Streetlights
A few progressive cities around the world have taken initiative to reduce carbon output via the installation of energy saving streetlights. Benefits include 40-50% reduced operating costs, potentially safer streets ...
Solar Power from Space?
Generating solar power near sea level on Earth may just be an old way of thinking. Consider catching rays even closer to the source- from satellites orbitting earth. Gone would ...
Sony Produces a New Solar Cell
Sony's new silicon-free dye-sensitized solar cells have a 10% energy conversion efficiency, putting them on the map for commercial use. By using a gel electrolyte instead of liquid, less ...
Dirt Powered Fuel Cells for Light
An organization called Lebônê is working to provide low-cost energy solutions for Africa. They've developed a simple, low maintenance system that derives energy from dirt- microbes breaking down ...
My Lab-Grown Hamburger
I have felt this guilt on many occasions. It's hard to play innocent when you understand the toll that carnivorous people (such as myself) have on the environment. But ...
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