(Natural News) In a post-SHTF world, having a power source is going to be important for your survival, especially if the power grid goes down. If you’re looking for a backup energy source for your homestead, consider getting a diesel generator or invest in a solar array. (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) While electricity isn’t an issue in […]

(Natural News) A Spanish green energy company is pioneering the development of bladeless turbines that can harness energy from wind without the sweeping white blades that have become synonymous with wind power. The bladeless turbines are the work of Madrid-based startup Vortex Bladeless. Thanks to its innovative design, the company recently won the approval of […]

(Natural News) Looks like there is another good long-term source of power for Martian exploration vehicles aside from a nuclear reactor. Danish researchers reported that Mars has enough wind to generate useful levels of power, an article in Space.com stated. The Aarhus University (AU) research team started looking into the feasibility of wind power on Mars in […]

(Natural News) When a disaster, invasion, or terrorist attack takes out the power grid, it will take years or even decades to restore power. An article on Ready Nutrition recommended five alternative sources of electrical energy that can improve your chances of surviving post-collapse conditions. Each power source has its strengths and weaknesses. You should […]

(Natural News) The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (Fraunhofer IWES) is testing a new rotor blade that incorporates bend-twist coupling (BTC) technology. Wind turbines equipped with the new blade can get the most out of fluctuating winds, reported an AlphaGalileo article. The German wind energy sector leads its European peers by a good margin. Germany operates more than 28,000 wind […]

(Natural News) The largest wind farm in the United States is coming soon to Oklahoma, reported EcoWatch, now that the Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has reached an arrangement with Walmart and Arkansas state agencies to guarantee the project. The state’s famously-shaped and windy panhandle region will be hosting the Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. A huge […]