John Gartner

Raise the Roof: Power Source

The shingles that help to protect you from the elements could soon help to keep your lights on. Solar companies have developed light-absorbing roof tiles as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to solar panels.

October 21, 2004

Nanotech: Up and Atom

A Nobel Prize-winning chemist says the impending world energy shortage requires several miracles of science that nanotechnology can help to deliver.

September 7, 2004

Global solar panel shortage

Solar panels are in short supply because many manufacturers are sending their available product to Germany and Japan, where they can be sold for more.

June 30, 2004

US: Biodiesel Boom Well-Timed

News item discussing expansion of biodiesel outlets & home-producers in USA, cost & running benefits.

May 31, 2004

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