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    Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives

    Chevy Volt To Get 230 MPG City Fuel Economy Rating

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    It's Looking Pretty Gloomy for Alternative Energy Right Now

    Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now

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    Image of License_to_iLL License_to_iLL
    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    I've been a reader of giz for a while now but this motivated me to sign up.
    I think it's great that even though this isn't the most advanced technology (yet) people are still willing to get behind it. #printedsolarled
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    11/03/09

    @License_to_iLL: Welcome on board and happy commenting. #printedsolarled
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    11/03/09

    @License_to_iLL: Don't forget to tag your comments with #RosaRocks ;) #printedsolarled
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    Image of Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!
    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    I too, can get behind such an awesome idea of self-contained illumination for the reasons stated in this article, as well as the seemingly infinite constructive uses that can come from this.

    Rosa, I have a question:

    Do you know if this can be invested in, and if so, which company is behind this seemingly "cutting edge" idea? #printedsolarled
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    Edited by Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! at 11/03/09 8:58 PM Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! was starred Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! was unstarred
    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    11/03/09

    @Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!: Based on what I'm reading, the research is being done through Denmark's Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy.

    PS: Yikes, that's quite the username. #printedsolarled
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    Image of Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!! Soldier_CLE says DON'T STOP AT THE STAR! REVOKE THE WHOLE DAMN THING, OWEN!!!
    11/03/09

    @Rosa Golijan: Thanks for that tidbit of info : )

    P.S Long story. Let's just say that I don't appreciate OP-EDs with no clear allowance of reasonable discussion (especially less respect when abitrary and capreciousness ensues afterwards.)

    That said, I appreciate MOST of the Gawker writing and editorial staff. The username extension is nothing more than a retort in protest.

    It's actually very rare of me, actually (as many Gawker readers can attest.) #printedsolarled
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    Image of Joseph Lau Joseph Lau
    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    I have my reservations on technologies that can change lives in developing worlds. At the developing countries poor state in terms of just basic infrastructure (sanitation, water, etc.) how are they going to manage all the garbage they end up producing if the developed countries begin introducing these wonderful technologies to them? Will this, and a lot of other great ideas, be a 'too-fast-too-soon' phenomenon? #printedsolarled
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    Image of Gann Gann
    11/03/09

    @Joseph Lau: 'too-fast-too-soon' is a valid concern, although less valid than it would have been a decade or two ago. 'too-little-too-late' sounds more like it. Surely though, something like this will do more good than harm? #printedsolarled
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    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    Nice post, if only there were more innovative people working on these types of things instead of military strength, then we might be getting somewhere. #printedsolarled
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    Image of tamoko tamoko
    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    Great post Rosa... this is the kind, like solar charging cell phones, and micro loans, that will really help make a difference in people's lives. #printedsolarled
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    11/03/09

    @tamoko: Thanks. And I absolutely agree. This is my favorite sort of innovation to read about. #printedsolarled
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    Image of ekap ekap
    11/03/09

    In reply to Cheap, Printed Solar-Powered LEDs Could Change 1.5 Billion Lives
    They could start putting these on road signs, granted they're bright enough in mass, and save a lot with the lighting of them. #printedsolarled
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    Image of TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H. TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H.
    11/04/09

    @ekap: When I lived in Japan I noticed that a lot of the LED based traffic lights had solar panels on them. #printedsolarled
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    Image of ACoBildo ACoBildo
    05/11/09

    In reply to It's Looking Pretty Gloomy for Alternative Energy Right Now
    What ever happened to hydroelectric, geothermal, and in most respects, nuclear energy.


    I think it's hilarious that highly inefficient solar and wind power are considered "green" just because eco-guilt idiots can strap it to their roofs and drown themselves in their own smug.

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    Image of Monty Monty
    05/11/09

    @ACoBildo: To be fair, a solar panel install even in Seattle can pay for itself within fifteen years - but, the problem is the cost of entry. I think plans to lease panels make a lot of sense.


    Hydroelectric is a serious percentage of our power grid however is likely to reduce in the future since it is causing problems for fish populations. Geothermal is promising, but is extremely expensive to make truly useful (though, some have speculated that we just a couple giant geothermal plants to power the entire planet - however our infrastructure problem would need to be addressed). Nuclear is getting a lot more serious attention, however we have never adequately addressed the used fuel rod issue. Frankly, even "clean coal" could be promising, despite the fact that it really has not gone anywhere yet.

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    05/11/09

    @ACoBildo: Hydroelectric is far from green. It ruins river ecosystems, alters the flow of rivers, chills the naturally warm water, and prevents proper flow of sediments. Geothermal has the same footprint issue that non photovoltaic solar technologies have and steam is actually a pollutant when it's not natural steam. As for nuclear, whether or not the reasons are valid, everyone knows why it hasn't exactly caught on.


    As for the smug comment, not everyone who cares about the environment does it so that they can feel better about themselves. Some people genuinely care. Other people do it to save money or boost the value of their house. While solar may be inefficient, it is getting more efficient and is able to utilize unused space.

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    Image of Bigbadbikernerd Bigbadbikernerd
    05/11/09

    In reply to It's Looking Pretty Gloomy for Alternative Energy Right Now
    I definitely think we should look into developing Dilithium Crystal technology. Then we could get rid of Big Oil forever!
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    Image of Rabid Penguin Rabid Penguin
    05/11/09

    @Bigbadbikernerd: You naive fool. Get rid of Big Oil and you'll just be creating Big Dilithium.
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    Image of dimoko dimoko
    05/11/09

    In reply to It's Looking Pretty Gloomy for Alternative Energy Right Now
    Actually this is a good thing. Photovoltaic cells are not an efficient way to harness the sun. Solar Thermal plants that use concentrated sunlight to heat a liquid to make steam are more efficient and never wear out. There is one in Nevada, one in Spain and a brand new one was just announced in Florida.
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    Image of ceilingFANBOY ceilingFANBOY
    05/11/09

    @dimoko: Space is the biggest downfall of that technology. Meanwhile, PV are able to be used in a space that isn't being used otherwise unless you have a green roof.
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    Image of jibbly jibbly
    05/11/09

    In reply to It's Looking Pretty Gloomy for Alternative Energy Right Now
    I find it funny and depressing that solar is called alternative energy.
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    Image of peter_kelowna peter_kelowna
    05/11/09

    @jibbly: Good point. Not alot of sun in northern Canada in the witner months. On a side note. Living in Canada and having a small cabin in the bush. I like the idea of good old fashion steam power as back up to run a generator or other items. Most people live in the cities now, so not enough people would use it to cause harm. There is enough re-occuring of deadfall timber in 10 (or so)square miles to last several years if not a life time.
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    05/11/09

    @peter_kelowna: There are some real possibilities of making solar panels that are efficient enough to work at night off of the light reflected off of the moon.
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    Image of jonhapimp jonhapimp
    04/20/09

    In reply to Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now
    global warming wasn't man made anyways...
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    04/20/09

    @jonhapimp: *pats the cute little troll on the head*
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    04/20/09

    @jonhapimp: You mean that the words global and warming existed before man?
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    Image of dearjune dearjune
    04/20/09

    In reply to Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now
    I've always assumed that Al Gore was the final boss of global warming.
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    04/20/09

    @citylights5: No no, he invented it... But it outgrew him, like his cheeks.
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    04/20/09

    @Lite: .... Like a BOSS!: if by invented you mean completely fudged the data to support his idea than i agree.
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    04/20/09

    @eagles3: Mmmm.....fudge.
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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    04/20/09

    @92BuickLeSabre: You have to be careful with fudge, people tend to not temper their sugar properly which makes that crystallized dry crap that drips crumbs and shit all over you when you eat it.
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    04/20/09

    @Lite: .... Like a BOSS!: What impact does it have on scooping it all up with both hands and jamming it in my face?
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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    04/20/09

    @92BuickLeSabre: You choke on a dry lump of fudge with all the flavor and wonder of a charcoal briquette. Which, if you've just ingested poison might be the only way to save your life.
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    04/20/09

    @Lite: .... Like a BOSS!: YES! I win!
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    04/20/09

    In reply to Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now
    The final boss of global warming is burning religious zealots at the stake to generate heat and electricity for the masses.
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    04/20/09

    In reply to Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now
    So, we will be creating clean energy to stop global warming from one of the gases that causes global warming. Can someone say irony?
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    04/20/09

    @.357 [Advertise Here For Only One Gold Star!]: This isn't irony, it's coincidence.
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    04/20/09

    In reply to Apparently We Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Eco-Friendly Biofuels Now
    Well according to 60 Minutes we're this close to cold fusion, so...
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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    04/20/09

    @92BuickLeSabre: Cold Fusion? Do Fords actually start at 30 below in Fargo, ND?
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    04/20/09

    @Lite: .... Like a BOSS!: Wait, maybe they said "bold" Fusion.


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