When it comes to renewable energy innovations, we're seeing an absolute boom in the ways that geothermal, wind and solar energies are being incorporated into modern design or harnessed for incorporation into the grid. As we progress deeper into the new millennium and concerns regarding the current state of the environment surge, consumers and brands alike are scrambling to find new ways to deliver exceptional experiences that don't compromise quality, but that also won't do as much detrimental damage to the atmosphere.
While it's often thought that younger generations are the front runners when it comes to cutting edge innovation, we're seeing a number of tried and true brands entering the eco market to the delight of consumers and shareholders alike, for it's certain that getting them involved will help ensure mass adoption and appeal.
50 Renewable Energy Innovations
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Pop-Up Solar Generators
This Shipping Container Turns Into a Massive Mobile Solar Power Station
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Ultra Energy-Efficient Homes
BioCasa 82 is the First European Home With an LEED Platinum Rating
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Parasitic Eco Flashlights
The Suckerfish Attaches to Automobiles to Harness Energy to Operate
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Revolutionary Hydro Laundering
Waterwheel Washing Machine Proposes Natural Power for Cleaning
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Mobile Eco Generators
The Portable Wind Solar System Harnesses the Sun and Breeze Anywhere
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Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
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Bladeless Boat Engines
The Air Booster Motor Propels Without Risk of Injuring Fish
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Abstractly Roofed Abodes
The Sunlighthouse Was Made Asymmetrically to Maximize its Eco Efficiency
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Flapping Wing Energy Generators
This Wind Turbine Uses Flapping Wing Motions to Create Electricity
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Electricity-Generating Blimps
The Air Hydroelectric Station Will Generate Power From Clouds
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Human Fat-Based Energy
Utility and Water Companies in Thames are Using Fat Waste
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Sustainable Cellular Pavilions
The 'ArboSkin' is Has CNC-milled Parts Made of Bioplastic
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Sustainable Sun-Powered Cookers
The Solar Oven is Intended For Those in Developing Communities
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Shade-Solving Solar Panels
Unified Solar Likely Solves the Problem of Shaded Solar Panels
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Conceptual Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
The Lade as Windship is an Eco-friendly Shipping Sailboat
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Employee-Owned Sun Energy
Namaste Solar Transforms Businesses Through Innovative Panels
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Eclectic Sustainable Retreats
This Eco-Friendly and Cork-Tree Hotel is the First of its Kind
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Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
The Grand Cancun Aims to Clean up the Mexican Resort Town
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Floating Solar Farms
This Floating Indian Solar Plant Will Be the Largest of its Kind in the World
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Car Dealership Smart Homes
The New Honda Smart Home Promises Carbon-Free Living
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Power-Generating Towers
The Downdraft Tower Harnesses Falling Air for Electricity
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Hybrid Oceanic Energy Collectors
This Ocean Power Generator Collects Energy from Wind and Water
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Sustainable Leaf-Themed Hotels
The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel is Sustainable Inside and Out
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Eco-Friendly Office Buildings
The Treehouse Building is Both High-Tech and Energy-Efficient
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Massive Solar Panelled Roofs
Jaguar Land Rover Puts in the Largest Energy-Efficient Rook in the UK
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Solar Panel Sports Pitches
The Cablean Sportveld is a Multi-Surface Field in the Netherlands
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Bizarre Wind Turbines
The Liam F1 Urban Wind Turbine Has an Unconventional Screw-Like Shape
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Multifunctional Turbines
The Skystream Hybrid 6 Combines the Two Most Popular Renewable Sources
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Energy-Replacing Eco Abodes
This Piece from the ‘Belgravia Green House' Project is Ima
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Self-Cooling Solar Cells
New Scientific Techniques From Stanford Result in Longer-Lasting Panels
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Split Solar Tables
The Lucio Table Charges Appliances No Matter Where it Is
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Solar-Powered DJ Booths
The Fono by Yalp and Lappset is Played Outdoors
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Energy-Generating Water Fowls
The Energy Duck is a Public Art Installation and Power Plant
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Record-Breaking Turbines
The BAT Project is Looking to Set Records with Its New Turbine
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Ingenious Solar Carports
This Energy-Efficient Solar Carport is Designed for BMW Electric Vehicles
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Fuel-Generating Artificial Forests
Scientists at Berkeley Lab Harness the Sun's Energy to Oxygen
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Public Renewable Energy
Voltzon Provides Solar Energy to Institutions in Tanzania
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Volcanic Energy Sources
The Island Nation of El Hierro Runs Sustainably on 100% Renewable Power
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Energizing Aerial Turbines
The Altaeros Bat is a Flying Turbine that Gathers High-Altitude Winds
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Energy-Producing Smart Homes
The Honda Smart Home Generates More Energy Than It Uses Up
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Portable Wind Turbines
The Windpax Wind Turbine System Can Be Carried Around in a Backpack
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Hybrid Power Arrays
The World's Largest Wind-Solar Array was Installed by Windstream Technologies
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DIY Wind Turbines
The Solar Flower Wind Turbine Can Be Built for as Cheaply as $15
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Buoyant Renewable Energy Plants
This Japanese Power Plant is Made Up of Floating Solar Panels
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Trailblazing Solar Aircrafts
The 'Sunseeker Duo' is the World's First Two-Seater Solar Aircraft
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Green Charcoal Technologies
Carbon Roots International Offers Sustainable Development in Haiti
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Workout-Powered Homes
The JF-Kit House is Powered by Exercise Energy
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Floral Wind Turbines
The Power Flower from Xturbines is Designed to Function at Low Speeds
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Temp-Regulating Patio Panels
The ThermaPAVER Panel System Yields Eco-Friendly Comforts
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Oxygen-Manufactured Fuel
Air Fuel Synthesis’ New Process Creates Gas Made From Air
Related Ideas
Top-Notch Tadpole Yachts
The Nimue 490 Has a Long Graceful Body That Curves with the Current
Energy-Efficient Urban Homes
The Midori Uchi is Environmentally Sensitive
Expansive Spiraling Villa Landscapes
The New Flavours Orchard Features Innovative Architecture
Scrap-Constructed Residences
The Upcycle House Gets Credit for an 86% Reduction in CO2 Emissions
Pop-Up Solar Generators
This Shipping Container Turns Into a Massive Mobile Solar Power Station
Forest-Reflecting Glass Homes
This Modern Tower House Refelcts the Forest and Surrounding Area
Minimal Movement Energy Generators
This Energy Generator Uses Ambient Movement to Power It
Revolutionary Hydro Laundering
Waterwheel Washing Machine Proposes Natural Power for Cleaning
Rustic Japanese-Inspired Homes
This Modern Japanese Style House is Spa-Like Yet Warm
Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Clei's Kitchen Unit Contains All Plus the Kitchen Sink
Wooden Solar Ships
Uno from Supiore Recharges Its Battery While You Sunbathe
Mobile Eco Generators
The Portable Wind Solar System Harnesses the Sun and Breeze Anywhere
Authentically Remodeled Rural Homes
This Contemporary Warm Home is All About Comfort and Nature
Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
Hen House Dwellings
The Passive Roost House Would Be Perched on Spindly Legs in the Highlands
Fungus-Fueled Radios
This Radio is Completely Moss-Powered
Bladeless Boat Engines
The Air Booster Motor Propels Without Risk of Injuring Fish
Flapping Wing Energy Generators
This Wind Turbine Uses Flapping Wing Motions to Create Electricity
Mountainous Metallic Abodes
The Mountain House by Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes Naturally Blends In
Sustainable Luxury Villas
Casa 7A is a Luxurious and Sustainable Country Villa
Indoor Personal Farm Apps
Grove Labs Will Help Commercial Farmers Do Their Work Inside
Cartoonish Mini Buses
This Versatile Concept E-Car Has a Range of Technological Features
Dugout Hillside Houses
The House Gazebo by AR+C Makes You Feel Like a Hobbit Living with the Hills
Roll-Out Solar Chargers
The Compact E-Saving Charger is Ideal for Off-the Grid Battery Boosting
Portable Solar Panels
These Solar Sockets Can Stick to Any Window for Power On-the-Go
Tree-Inspired Solar Panels
Nature by Samuel Wilkinson Uses African Trees for Motivation
Portable Solar Power Plants
The 'Power Supply Container' Will Bring Electricity to Remote Regions
Upside-Down Ocean Drones
The Sea-Eye Can Monitor the Oceans Even When it's Tipped Upside-Down
DIY Chip Container Grills
Cats Science Club Created a Hot Dog Cooker Out of an Empty Pringles Can
Cute Two-Faced Cottages
The Chameleon Cabin Masquerades as Black or White Marble, View Dependent
Daylight-Filtering Architecture
Balance Associates Architects Builds the Capitol Hill Residence
Illuminated Cube Installations
Oyler Wu Collaboration Made this Installation for Beijing Biennale
Indoor Reclaimed Farms
The Plant Chicago is a Food Business Incubator
Curled Lumber Cabins
The Shoffice Organically Blends into a Backyard Like a Large Hollowed-Out Log
Employee-Owned Sun Energy
Namaste Solar Transforms Businesses Through Innovative Panels
Forgotten Staircase Photography
This Abandoned Staircase Photography is Whimsical and Artistic
Sail-Like Weather Stations
Design by Nature Interprets the Weather and Generates Energy
Solar Plant-Powered Schools
The Facility for Ecology Education Practices its Teachings
Bulge-Bottomed Bowls
The Stablow Has an Expanding Base to Lower the Water Level When It's Carried
Portable Hydroelectric Turbines
The HydroBee by Burt Hamner Charges a Pair of AA Batteries
Flower Bedded Buildings
Gardens of Anfa Extends the Ideal of Landscape to Incorporate Architecture
Eco-Friendly Buildings
Powerhouse Kjorbo is the First Building Renovated to Be Energy-Positive
Solar-Powered Water Filters
The ROSI System Can Remove Harmful Viruses and Bacteria From Water
Hurricane-Resistant Eco Homes
This New Orleans House Design Mixes Tradition with Disaster-Proofing
Sleek Steaming Washing Machines
The Innova Steam Washer Dryer is Efficient and Eco-Friendly
Eco Electric Bicycles
In Austria, IKEA is Adding an Electric Bike to Its Catalog
Protruding Roof Architecture
The Hotel in Czorsztynie Mimics the Forms of Nearby Hilltop Homes
Self-Sufficient Toilets
Caltech + Kohler Present Solar-Powered Potties
Massive Solar Panelled Roofs
Jaguar Land Rover Puts in the Largest Energy-Efficient Rook in the UK
Playful Boutique Hotels
The Renovated Basing Street Rooms Engage a Sense of Musicality
Furlable Light Fixtures
The Roll Light Begins as a Flat, Flexible Material That Curls in Your Palm
Rain-Powered Electricity Generators
The Pluvia System Uses Excess Rainwater to Generate Power
Climatic Solar Coolers
The Solar Cool Uses the Sun's Energy to Stay Icy Cold
Vibrant Block-Like Architecture
Panama Biomuseo’s Unique Architecture is Vibrant and Symboli
Reflective Solar Farms (UPDATE)
The Ivanpah Solar System Produces 392 Megawatts of Energy
Solar-Powered Light Cubes
This Light Cube Can Work as a Solar Battery for Cities and Towns
Serene Spa-Like Abodes
This Tranquil Home in Brazil Mixes Contemporary Design with Nature
Self-Cooling Solar Cells
New Scientific Techniques From Stanford Result in Longer-Lasting Panels
Gigantic Desert Solar Stations
This California Solar Farm Brings Renewable Energy to the Forefront
Solar-Powered DJ Booths
The Fono by Yalp and Lappset is Played Outdoors
Overcast-Thriving Solar Panels
National Physical Laboratory Present Cells That Require Less Light
Creativity-Boosting Boutique Hotels
The Cullen Boutique Hotels Reset and Restore Artists
Solar-Powered Toilets
The Solar-Powered ‘Sol-Char’ Was Designed to Improve Sanitation
Record-Breaking Turbines
The BAT Project is Looking to Set Records with Its New Turbine
Solar System Building Apps
The Orbit Android App Lets You Build Your Own Planets and Solar Systems
Buildable Space Rovers
The NASA littleBIts Space Kit Lets Children Recreate the Mars Rover
Ingenious Solar Carports
This Energy-Efficient Solar Carport is Designed for BMW Electric Vehicles
Sustainable Swedish Meatballs
IKEA Meatballs Will Now be Meatless to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Superconductor Projects
Sustainable Firm Skajaquoda is Researching Cost-Effective Electricity Use
Egg-Like Animal Rescue Vehicles
The Incubator Concept Car is Designed to Transport Sick Animals
3D-Printed Sand Structures
The Stone Spray Robot Organically Creates a Sand Bridge in the Desert
Robotic Solar Plant Janitors
These Energy-Independent Robots Keep an Israeli Solar Plant Dust-Free
Aircraft-Infused Blades
The Vvego T-1 Boot Blade is Made Out of Turbine Engine Alloy
Sustainable Social Media Centers
Facebook's New Data Center Will Be a Wind-Powered Building
Anime-Inspired Vehicle Chargers
Plug Your Car in This Anime Electric Car Charging Station
Solar Panel House Skins
These Solar Panel Skins Will Help Harvest Solar Energy for Homes
Compact Collapsible Refrigerators
The Anywhere Fridge Collapses Into A Metal Briefcase Contraption
Volcanic Energy Sources
The Island Nation of El Hierro Runs Sustainably on 100% Renewable Power
Voltage-Splitting Car Accoutrements
Equally Expand a 12V Outlet with the Highway Max
Indispensable Oversized Flashlights
This Comically Enormous Mega Flashlight is Life-Saving
Energizing Aerial Turbines
The Altaeros Bat is a Flying Turbine that Gathers High-Altitude Winds
Energy-Producing Smart Homes
The Honda Smart Home Generates More Energy Than It Uses Up
Agricultural Preservation Exhibits
This Food and Agriculture Pavilion Will be a Major Attraction
Irregularly Angular Homes
s_Denk Features Different Windows to Reflect Different Scenery
Portable Wind Turbines
The Windpax Wind Turbine System Can Be Carried Around in a Backpack
Rustic Wood-Accented Homes
This Home by FMD Architects Brings a Woody Feel to Your Home
Vibrant Solar Powered Tents
The Bang Bang Tents Keep You Dry and Your Gadgets Charged
Elaborate Toy-Made Machines
The Amazing Machine by Quirkology is a Festive Rube Goldberg Machine
Spherical Solar Chargers
Revolutionary Rawlemon Designs Solar Energy Chargers to Keep Us Green
Sleek USB Flashlights
The ZeroHour USB Flashlight Keeps You Feeling Safe
Alphabet Tea Houses
El Te Tea House's Giant LED Letters Lead into a Rainbow Inspired Shop
DIY Wind Turbines
The Solar Flower Wind Turbine Can Be Built for as Cheaply as $15
Trailblazing Solar Aircrafts
The 'Sunseeker Duo' is the World's First Two-Seater Solar Aircraft
Aerial-Powered Plants
New Wave Energy UK Has Designed Energy-Harvesting Drones
Eco Parking Lots
The 'Solar Roadways' Parking Lot Harnesses Solar Energy
Empowering Engineering Toy Ads
This Ad for Goldiblox' Toys for Girls Shows Your Brain on Princess
Solar-Powered Laundry Accessories
The Lightly Clothespins Illuminate Colorfully at Nighttime
Retro Scene Architecture Illustrations
Chris Turnham's Illustrations Are Crafty and Distressed
Orchestrated Cartoon Theme Songs
'Carnegie Hall' Mashes-Up Cartoon Theme Songs in This Video
Consumer-Inspired Tablet Ads
This Apple iPad Air Ad Shows Its Range of Diverse Applications
Harp String DJ Booths
The NEON House Installation is Visually and Audibly Immersive
Sunken Land Gymnasiums
Jun Aoki Sunk the Omiyamae Gymnasium to Make Room for an Add-On
Inventive Contraption Photographs
Jan Von Holleben Creates Machines for Saving the Universe
Independent Phone-Charging Tables
The Current Table Works as an Electronic Device Charger & Table
Energy-Saving Headquarters
Hoflab Completes the Unified Building Institutions in Italy
Inspiring Young Inventor Videos
Goldieblox' Rube Goldberg Princess Machine is Massively Inspiring
Modular Zig Zag Sofas
Chris Martin's Anyway Sofa System is Ergonomically Modular