Nano Solar Paint

Liquid cells potentially reinvigorate solar power industry

Like several other alternative energy sources, the challenge with solar energy isn’t quantity (the sun blasts the Earth daily with more than enough energy to cover all of our power needs) but with the ability of current tech to fully harness what’s out there. A new concept with the potential to reshape the solar power industry is solar paint—a plan energy start-up NextGen are putting …

MARS Turbine

The next floating, more efficient step in wind turbine technology

by Gregory Stefano Wind energy in itself isn’t a novel concept, but the MARS Turbine (Maggen Air Rotor System) puts a new spin on conventional wind turbines with its Goodyear Blimp otherworldliness and innovative operating system. Designer Fred Ferguson created MARS as an energy source in remote areas—like scientific expeditions to the Arctic—that need consistent power but lack resources to build a 200-foot tall wind …

Wet Circuits

Put safety first with a power strip designed to resist the elements

Taiwan-based technology company Shohero recently introduced a power strip that protects more than just electronics. Wet Circuits resists water so that even in a short-term flood, your computer stays on and no one gets electrocuted. The design incorporates child safety measures too, as well as overheating protection, spark prevention and a lifespan four times longer than standard competitors. Perfect for hooking up electronics in the …