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Taiwan Tower’s Energy Answer Blowing In The Wind

This twisting, undulating Taiwan skyscraper design is to be powered by hundreds of wind turbines embedded in its facade. Image via Decode Urbanism Office.

An undulating 1,150-foot skyscraper design in Taiwan plans to embed thousands of wind turbines in its skin to generate all of its electrical energy and provide dynamic lighting. Read more →

by Randy Woods

Smart Fortwo Electric Hits US With Battery Option

The tiny Smart fortwo EV is making its way to U.S. dealers, and the company says you can buy or lease the vehicle with or without the battery. Read more →

by Pete Danko

Solar-Powered RC Race Cars Teach Valuable Energy Lesson

Solar Rollers hope to teach teenagers to love solar energy, one race at a time. Read more →

by Beth Buczynski

US Military Loves Solar, And The Feeling Is Mutual

Solar is making its way to the battlefield – here as part of a water purification system in Afghanistan – but the much bigger use is to power domestic bases and other facilities, including housing. (image via U.S. Marines)

At 130 megawatts, the U.S. military is using a lot of solar power – but a new industry report highlights the huge amount that will come in the next several years. Read more →

by Pete Danko