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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Top Outstanding Green Technologies 2010

By Vanessa Ford

2010 has passed out, seen as the year of great successes with lots of changes and big renovations in many fields of life including society, economics, entertainment, sports, especially technology. From electric cars to solar-powered planes and giant turbines, such advanced products have greatly contributed into the world\'s green technology development. As to be known that green technology is the application of the environmental science to protect natural resources and environment, limiting the negative impacts from people. Green technologies of 2010 in the article are among the most outstanding environmental technology products promoting sustainable development.

According to a survey of Clean Edge company in October, China is leading the global race for creating green jobs in fields from solar panels to advanced lighting
According to a survey of Clean Edge company in October, China is leading the global race for creating green jobs in fields from solar panels to advanced lighting

The UK\'s first permanent hydrogen bus was introduced in London in December
The UK\'s first permanent hydrogen bus was introduced in London in December

Wave Hub, the top marine technology device was successfully erected offshore the Cornish coast, England in September
Wave Hub, the top marine technology device was successfully erected offshore the Cornish coast, England in September

Europe\'s first electricity grid was implemented in January with a view to connect turbines offshore Scotland coast and join the power of waves in the Belgian and Danish coasts
Europe\'s first electricity grid was implemented in January with a view to connect turbines offshore Scotland coast and join the power of waves in the Belgian and Danish coasts

The world\'s greatest windfarm at Thanet, offshore the coast of Kent with 100 turbines was opened in England in September
The world\'s greatest windfarm at Thanet, offshore the coast of Kent with 100 turbines was opened in England in September

This is the world\'s most giant turbine sample 10MW Aerogenerator X designed by British firm Arup
This is the world\'s most giant turbine sample 10MW Aerogenerator X designed by British firm Arup

Solar Impulse, the world\'s first experimental solar-powered airplane finished the first 24-hour lasting tested flight only using solar energy
Solar Impulse, the world\'s first experimental solar-powered airplane finished the first 24-hour lasting tested flight only using solar energy

Türanor, the world\'s largest solar-powered yacht just run by solar energy. It took 14 months for the cruise\'s manufacturing to be completed
Türanor, the world\'s largest solar-powered yacht just run by solar energy. It took 14 months for the cruise\'s manufacturing to be completed

The hugest tidal turbine with AK1000 in the world was first launched in Invergordon, Scotland in August supplying enough electricity for over 1,000 homes
The hugest tidal turbine with AK1000 in the world was first launched in Invergordon, Scotland in August supplying enough electricity for over 1,000 homes

The Strata \'Razor\' tower located in Elephant and Castle, London is a friendly environmental building
The Strata \'Razor\' tower located in Elephant and Castle, London is a friendly environmental building

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