Solar Energy Information
Sun is the source of almost all forms of energy including fossil, hydro-electric, wind and solar energy. Although we are currently dependant on fossil fuels, sunlight itself is a tremendous source of energy which is untapped. There is enough potential energy in just one hour of sunlight to power the electrical needs of the entire world for a full year. Now imagine if we could harness this inexhaustible source of energy. Solar energy is also a clean source with no emissions. One solar water heater can reduce global warming gas emissions equivalent of one car.
With the recent developments in technology, solar energy systems are scalable for large and
small uses, require no maintenance. Most importantly, with government tax incentives and
rebates, solar energy is financially viable.
Energy is a necessity and clean renewable energy is an obligation to our earth and our future. Solar energy is currently available, cost effective and clean. Hence it is time to adopt solar energy systems.
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Wind Energy Information:
Wind power is one of the most efficient alternative energy sources to combine with solar, especially out in the middle of a total self-sustainability project. Because when there is sun; there isn’t always wind, but when there is wind, there isn’t always sun, so the two systems (solar/wind) seem to be compliment with each other. Wind energy is now attractive for many reasons – it is renewable, clean and scalable.
A bright future for wind energy
The economics of wind energy are already strong, despite the relative youth of the industry. The downward trend in costs is predicted to continue. The strongest influence will be exerted by the downward trend in wind turbine prices. As the world market in wind turbines continues to boom, wind turbine prices will continue to fall.
The global wind energy market is expanding rapidly, creating opportunities for employment through the export of wind energy goods and services.
For additional information please refer to DoE’s excellent resource on Wind Energy: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/
Biomass Energy :
Biomass is the organic matter produced by plants. Also it refers to other organic wastes like animal waste, food-processing by-products etc. Everything that is biodegradable is biomass. The solar energy trapped by these plants can be converted to electricity or fuel.
Renewed Interest in Biomass
Three main factors are responsible for the renewed interest in biomass - economics, environmental concerns and national security.
First, economics is the strongest driver in renewed interest in biomass fuels and chemicals. New advances in biotechnology and bioprocesses, such as those demonstrated at BECON, can dramatically reduce the costs of producing biochemicals.
Second, biomass fuels generally have less impact on the environment than fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.
Producing fuels and chemicals from biomass is not a new concept. Cellulose, ethanol, methanol, vegetable oils and a host of other biomass-based chemicals have been in use since the 1800's to make products like paint, glue, adhesives, synthetic cloth and solvents. It was not until the 1930's and 40's that petrochemicals began to dominate the market and displace chemicals and products derived from biomass.
Geotharmal Energy :
Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat of the earth’s core. It is clean, abundant, and reliable. If properly developed, it can offer a renewable and sustainable energy source. There are three primary applications of geothermal energy: electricity generation, direct use of heat, and ground-source heat pumps. Direct use includes applications such as heating buildings or greenhouses and drying foods, whereas ground source heat pumps are used to heat and cool buildings using surface soils as a heat reservoir. This paper covers the use of geothermal resources for production of utility-scale electricity and provides an overview of the history, technologies, economics, environmental impacts, and policies related to geothermal power.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
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