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Here’s some interesting research on generating hydrogen:

Researchers generate hydrogen without the carbon footprint
A greener, less expensive method to produce hydrogen for fuel may eventually be possible with the help of water, solar energy and nanotube diodes that use the entire spectrum of the sun’s energy, according to Penn State researchers.

“Other researchers have developed ways to produce hydrogen with mind-boggling efficiency, but their approaches are very high cost,” says Craig A. Grimes, professor of electrical engineering. “We are working toward something that is cost effective.” Continue Reading »

This really fits the “it’s about time” category when you think about it because Florida is the Sunshine State.  I hope this is not just a fluke and that the rest of the country gets it in gear to get projects like this off the ground.  I could never figure out why it’s not mandatory to only install solar water heaters in Florida homes, the wasted electricity is just a shame.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jul 15, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) – The Florida Public Service Commission gave its approval Tuesday to a plan to build the first commercial solar power plants in the state.

Florida Power & Light plans three plants in the central part of the state. The three members of the commission approved them unanimously and enthusiastically, The Miami Herald reported. Continue Reading »