Alternative Energy
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.
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?
Greener Dawn Research Commences Algae Based Biofuel
Greener Dawn Research believes that the planet is at the verge of moving toward a more energy-efficient global economy with much lower levels of polluting emissions. The group recently released their report on algae-based biofuels.
Biofuel as Substitute for Jet Fuel
A study conducted at the Michigan Technological University claims that the seeds of a weed can be used to fuel airplanes in the future. Carmelina sativa is an oilseed crop that can be utilized to decrease the carbon emissions made by aircrafts, by as much as 84 percent.
The Electric Mini Cooper
The electric Mini Cooper, or “Mini-E,” as it is popularly called, is on field trial in the US. It is a Mini Cooper S that runs fully on electric energy. For a limited time, people can lease one for a year, and at the end of the contract, the car will be taken back by Mini Cooper for evaluation of their performance.
Solar Powered Mobile Phone Revealed
Chinese company ZTE has announced that they have developed a low-cost solar powered mobile phone that they hope can bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. This will be the first of its kind to be made available in the market. They plan to sell it in June for $40 or less.
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.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Power
Every day, households around the world use the planet’s energy resources. Conventional energy sources will be depleted quickly, unless more renewable sources are utilized. One source of clean and renewable energy is solar power.
Renewable Energy Technologies
In many countries today, quite a lot is being said about harnessing renewable energy technologies – particularly in light of the rising oil prices. But some people might still be wondering exactly what renewable energy is.
The History of Solar Power
The use of the sun to create energy, whether in the form of heat or electricity, is not new. Solar energy has been in use for many centuries.
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