Capturing power from the air around us
BRAZIL - Electricity captured from the air could be used for recharging electric cars, Brazilian scientists say.
The team is working on developing special panels to capture atmospheric electricity. The method would work best in areas with high humidity, and it also works for preventing lightning strikes, the scientists said.
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Maryland opens solar-power subscriptions to all
MARYLAND - Maryland has launched a pilot program that will allow anyone to power their home with solar panels — even if they are renters or condo-dwellers, or live in the shade of trees.
Solar developers are looking for hundreds of residents to subscribe to six power projects planned across the state, including recently announced sites in Owings Mills and Westminster. Their offers include discounts on standard electric rates.
The developers need a critical mass of customers who are willing to buy the projects’ electricity before they can move forward with plans to install solar panels on about 80 acres. Under state…
