Installation of the First Hybrid Solar/Micro-Hydro Grid Project in the Philippines is Complete
History has been made. The installation of the first hybrid solar/micro-hydro grid project in the Philippines is now complete! After much work, Helios Altas and its partners in the Philippines have officially set up an energy grid using the company’s proprietary Helios PowerBall™ (micro hydro generators), an array of solar panels and a bank of batteries. […]
Earth Day: What Is Your Act of Green?
Each year, on April 22nd, people all across the globe join together to celebrate Earth Day. The day itself is actually the anniversary of what many consider to be the modern-day environmental movement. This year marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day and in it’s honor, millions of people around the world are being asked […]
CO2 Emissions: 10 Ways to Reduce Your Footprint
According to a report from The World Bank, worldwide CO2 emissions as of 2013 were 4.996 metric tons per capita. For those of you who are unfamiliar, a metric ton is 2,204.62 pounds. This means each person is producing approximately 11,014 pounds of emissions each year. Unfortunately over the past 15 years, we have seen a […]
Innovations in Renewable Energy
When it comes to renewable energy, capture and storage are two of the key components. As long as you have a way to collect energy from the sun (solar), air (wind) or water (hydro or tidal), you can generate your own power. Providing you can then store excess energy, you will have the ability to continue […]
30 Ways to Save Energy at Home
Saving energy should really start at home. Each of us needs to be aware of the amount of energy we use (or waste), as only then will we take action to curb our energy usage and opt for more environmentally-friendly alternatives (solar, wind, micro-hydro and other sustainable sources of energy). To get you started, here are 30 ways […]
26 Ecofriendly Habits You Should Incorporate Into Your Weekly Routine
Each of us have habits we’ve developed over time, some that hinder us to the point we’d rather do without and others which aid in our survival. Getting rid of bad habits is not always simple but, lucky for us, forming habits can be done quite easily. Many times a habit is developed with little or […]