A hydroelectric generator produces electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of running water. Now you can not only find stationary larger-scale hydroelectric generators but also portable micro ...

It may be tiny, but a new microgenerator developed at Georgia Tech can now produce enough power to run a small electronic device, like a cell phone, and may soon be able to power a laptop. The ...

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq, Oct. 20, 2008 - Iraqi citizens gathered in Baghdad's Karadah district Oct. 17 to celebrate a new micro-power generator that will provide electricity to about 300 ...

November 18, 2008 A micron-scale generator that uses zinc oxide wires to produce alternating current could be woven into clothing to power wireless devices or implanted in the body to monitor vital ...

MicroGen Systems is developing a product that will scavenge energy from naturally occurring vibration (e.g. a vibrating car), and extend the lifetime of rechargeable batteries or replace them all ...

Those that know Techrules at all know it as the Chinese company behind the micro-turbine-powered, fighter jet-inspired Ren supercar, but it's making a push to be known far outside of supercar fanatic ...

With a pedal generator, you can turn human effort into usable energy—ideal for off-grid setups, emergency backups, or just a fun DIY project. This guide gives you a fast-track look at how pedal ...

A report by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) has found that about one-third of all food produced worldwide gets lost or wasted in food production and ...

A new digital wristwatch called the Sparc MGS has been created by Ventura Watches which uses its own built-in motion micro-generator to provide it with the all power it needs to run its LCD display.

If you are a watch geek, this one will get your watch lust up I reckon. What you see here is an interesting digital watch that has a little generator inside that powers the watch by the motion of your ...