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Design Public is a series of conversations about design and innovation in the public interest.This blog is curated by the Center for Knowledge Societies, the innovation consulting firm that guides the establishment of the Adianta School for Leadership and Innovation.
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Tag Archives: solar energy
Looking for Off-Grid Solutions?
Considering that merely 12 percent of energy is generated through renewable sources, comprising small hydro, bio-mass, wind and solar power, India is seeking Israel’s expertise in the renewable energy sector in an attempt to increase the share of renewables in … Continue reading
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Tagged Design Public Conclave, Post-grid power, renewable energy, solar energy
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Redesigning the conventional power grid
The massive power outage yesterday blacked out seven states of Northern India for over 15 hours. The Capital city itself was chaotic, with traffic jams and commuter chaos due to the shutting down of the metro, and water supply failures … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative sources of energy, Green Atm, Mini grids, power outage, solar energy
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Solar Energy is improving quality of life in Assam
Solar energy has found its way into the remote villages of Assam, and has become the answer to power crisis in these regions. An article recently appeared in The Weekend Leader, which spoke about this eco-friendly trend the Baleswar village … Continue reading
Solar-Charged Fuel May Mean the End of Batteries
Researchers at MIT have discovered a new fuel that can store solar energy as heat. While they are yet to develop an efficient process to convert the heat to electricity, the scientists predict that these solar-fueled nanotubes could outdo lithium … Continue reading
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Tagged ars technica, batteries, MIT, nanotubes, solar energy, solar fuel
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