Archive for September, 2009
Are There too Many Disadvantages of Wind Farms?
Wind farms need to cover a lot of physical space to produce large amounts of electricity. In many industrialized countries, space is at a premium. They do not produce gases or other by products like other generators do, that poison the environment and anybody that happens to be nearby.
Are There Really Any Advantages to Wind Power?
The first large windmill to produce electricity was the American multi-blade design, built in 1888. It's 12-kilowatt capabilities were later supposed by modern 70-100 kilowatt wind turbines. No prior art has been disclosed that uses a mechanical advantage of gravity and wind power combined to produce useful work.
BioDiesel - Saving Money and the Planet - One Gallon at a Time
Whatever your motivation, running your Diesel Mercedes, or Dodge Ram on BioDiesel actually makes good sense. So, what is BioDiesel anyway? BioD is Diesel fuel that's been made from a renewable resource such as soybeans, or animal fat. Since a Diesel engine works like an oil lamp, it'll run on pretty much any oil-based fuel. The BioDiesel from your local gas station, is actually just pump Diesel, with a splash of fuel that has been made from plants such as the rapeseed, or soybean.
Tapping Our Natural Renewable Resources
Lately there has been a lot of talk lately about renewable resources. Most of the conversation has been around how we can take advantage of these resources but before that can happen we have to understand what those natural renewable resources are.
Solar India’s Promise Versus Ground Realities
In India there's a huge difference between what you're told, promised and what's actually out there. This article attempts to adequately caution investors in solar energy before they venture into a market that can be as frustrating as it is exciting.
The Future in Alternative Energy
Alternative energy sources have never played such a prominent role as they do today. With the decline in supply of fossil based fuels, we have no choice but to look elsewhere in satisfying the increasing global demand for energy.
Australian Gorgon Gas Project Goes Ahead
Australia's largest natural gas resource has been given approval to begin extraction in a $43 billion project. A new innovation in marrying gas extraction with environmental sustainability has been given the go ahead.