Wind for Future – Magazine

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Setting up solar electric fences for farming is becoming a trend nowadays. Solar electric fences provide enough savings and boost the value of one’s farm. However, most people are hesitant to install solar fences because of the installation difficulty. But the truth is – setting up solar panels should not be a nightmare; here are some useful tips to have a perfect solar-powered electric fence set-up. Type of Solar Electric Fence The type of fence that you want to install on your farm will depend on the purpose of its use. If it is going …
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Secret Gmail Service: Google Unleashes Vanishing Gmail

Have you ever heard of Vanishing Gmail? It is one of Gmail’s new tools, an attempt to improve privacy and cybersecurity for its users. It is currently available for use by personal accounts and will be made open for corporate accounts eventually. This tool allows the sender of an email to set an expiry date for the email ranging from 24 hours to five years. A lock icon located at the base of new emails allows the user to activate the Gmail confidential mode. Once messages are marked confidential, they cannot be transmitted or reproduced …
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World’s Largest Battery Is Installed in Australia by Tesla

Ever wondered where the world’s largest battery is? Well, Australia is home to the biggest lithium-ion battery in the world. Tesla has built a 100-megawatt storage system that is able to supply 129 megawatt-hours of electricity – sufficient to power about 30,000 houses. This battery storage system was built and installed by Tesla at Hornsdale Wind farm after a bit of Twitter banter and an incredibly competitive bidding process. The installation cost about $50 million U.S. Dollars. This battery is about three times bigger than the previous record-holder, a 30 MW battery system in California …
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Environmental Science

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Environmental Science

Assessing the Global Change with Drones

As a result of climate change, plants have been competing for dominance in the tundra. In some regions, there is a green invasion of once bare places. Satellites have been of much help in studying what goes on in the arctic, but their images and signals are not detailed enough....

Environmental Science

The Connection Between Climate Change, Permafrost, and the Beavers

First, a definition of terms- A Permafrost is a ground that stays frozen for two years or more, and Beavers are cute fuzzy mammals. As the effects of global warming intensify, causing warmer temperatures, Beavers travel north, creating ponds that are thawing centuries-old permafrost. It is dangerous because, as the...

Energy Production

World’s Largest Battery Is Installed in Australia by Tesla

Ever wondered where the world's largest battery is? Well, Australia is home to the biggest lithium-ion battery in the world. Tesla has built a 100-megawatt storage system that is able to supply 129 megawatt-hours of electricity - sufficient to power about 30,000 houses. This battery storage system was built and installed by Tesla at Hornsdale...

Energy Production

Solar Panel Highways – How do they Work?

Solar highway panels are the product of thinking outside of the box and breaking intellectual boundaries. Photovoltaic cells, another name for solar panels, are ubiquitous. They reduce the cost of electricity when used on rooftops. Not only are they placed on the rooftop of houses, but they are also used to supply power for cars....

Energy Production

The Future of Wind Turbines

It may be safe to say that Wind turbines are here to stay. Wind energy has become one of the most notable sources of renewable energy. It seems to be the only natural energy source that holds a candle to fossil fuel power plants. The use of this cheap, clean, and safe energy source is...

Tech

Secret Gmail Service: Google Unleashes Vanishing Gmail

Have you ever heard of Vanishing Gmail? It is one of Gmail's new tools, an attempt to improve privacy and cybersecurity for its users. It is currently available for use by personal accounts and will be made open for corporate accounts eventually. This tool allows the sender of an email to set an expiry date...

Tech

Popular Tech Myths that We Stop Believing

It is surprising how many technology myths people throughout the world choose to believe. Here is a list of the common tech myths that you should stop believing. 1. Leaving your Cell-Phone Plugged in all Night can Spoil your Battery Regardless of how long you charge your phone, its battery's days are numbered. Your smartphone...

Tech

Can Drones Bridge the Gap in Construction?

It may surprise you to learn that drones are not only useful for military strikes against enemy nations. They are also useful for building and construction. While drones are expected to transport heavy materials from one place to another in the future, they are currently used to reach areas that may otherwise be impossible for...

Environmental Science

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Setting up solar electric fences for farming is becoming a trend nowadays. Solar electric fences provide enough savings and boost the value of one’s farm. However, most people are hesitant to install solar fences because of the installation difficulty. But the truth is - setting up solar panels should not be a nightmare; here are some useful tips to have a perfect solar-powered electric fence set-up. Type of Solar Electric Fence The type of fence that you want to install on your farm will depend on the purpose of its use. If it is going to be permanent, the fence should be well-bedded. If it is meant for horse paddock, then you will need taller fences than the standard-height to guard smaller animals. Installs Posts Set up your fence by...

Green Living

World’s Largest Battery Is Installed in Australia by Tesla

Solar Panel Highways – How do they Work?

The Future of Wind Turbines

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Secret Gmail Service: Google Unleashes Vanishing Gmail

World’s Largest Battery Is Installed in Australia by Tesla

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Assessing the Global Change with Drones

The Connection Between Climate Change, Permafrost, and the Beavers

World’s Largest Battery Is Installed in Australia by Tesla

Solar Panel Highways – How do they Work?

The Future of Wind Turbines

Secret Gmail Service: Google Unleashes Vanishing Gmail

Popular Tech Myths that We Stop Believing

Can Drones Bridge the Gap in Construction?

Solar Fencing for Farms? Moderning the Argiculture Industry

Best Ways to Make Your House Greener

Biophilic Design: Bringing the Natural World to Indoor Spaces

Five Things You Should Never Throw Away

Secret Gmail Service: Google Unleashes Vanishing Gmail