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Hamster-Powered Generator? Why Not
We all know horses can emit power hence scientists coined the term “horse power”. Who would ever thought that your pet hamster can generate energy?
Wind and Fire Energy for Your Home
The three D’s that can describe fossil fuel are Dangerous, Dirty, and Dwindling. They are bad for the environment, but yet are still the number one source of energy. The good news is that there are cleaner, sustainable energies knocking on our doors. It is high time we welcome them into the picture with open arms. Here’s a quick look at geothermal and wind energy, and how people can harness them for their homes.
Green Oil Anyone?
Something is brewing in Mexico, and it’s not just the dreaded Swine Flu. Sustainable energy will be harnessed to harvest a conventional energy source. Thanks to a new innovation, solar energy will be used to pump petroleum from a Mexican oil well.
A solar electric system will be connected to an existing oil pump. This will be [...]
Uses of Wind Turbines
Wind is a powerful source of energy which, for centuries, has been harnessed for different uses. More and more scientists and researchers consider that wind can be used effectively as a clean renewable energy source. But this can only be done when power within the moving air is harnessed properly.
The Wind Energy Industry has grown [...]
The Differences Between Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, & Clean Energy
To most people, the differences between “alternative energy,” “renewable energy,” and “clean energy,” might not be obvious. But each term is unique.
Advantages of Hydroelectric Energy
Power generated by flowing water is referred to as “hydroelectric energy.”
This principle has been used by man, throughout history. It was utilized in ancient times, to mill grains such as corn.
In 1878, the Cragside House in England was the first house to be lit by this process. In 1882, hydroelectric energy was used to power two paper [...]
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy is created by harnessing heat which flows from within the Earth. The term “geothermal” is derived from the Greek words “geo,” meaning “earth,” and “thermos,” or “heat.”
How does Geothermal Energy Work?
Hot water or steam from within the earth can be used to heat establishments, or to produce electricity. It is one source of renewable energy [...]
Harnessing Clean Energy: Wind Power
Wind power might be invisible to the eye, but it can potent when correctly harnessed. Wind has been a source of energy for a long time. Even 4,000 years ago, it was used by the Chinese and by the Babylonians to power pumps for irrigation.
The Uses of Fuel Cells
An Alternative Energy Solution
It is a well known fact that fuel cells are a potential alternative to the internal combustion engine. In fact, even though fuel cells are still in their pilot stages of development, many car manufacturers have prototype vehicles that operate on fuel cells. The application of fuel cells is, however, far wider than [...]
Fuel Cells, an Alternative Energy Source to Power our Nation
What are fuel cells?
Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that combine hydrogen and oxygen in order to produce electricity.
During the power generation cycle, water and heat are produced as a by-products. This is a far more ideal byproduct than the unclean emissions which are created by other methods of generating electricity.
Fuel Cells will operate and generate power so long [...]
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