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Energy of the Future: Conservation + Renewable Energy

Green house emission has been the headlines for several years. In the heart of the news-lines lies the main catalyst for this alarming topic of global climate change, fossil fuel. Seemingly, our voracious demand for energy is spurring prices to new heights and CO2 even beyond accepted ecological parameters. Global energy consumption is currently approximately [...]

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Global Investment Trends in Green Energy Unveiled In Recent Reports (2010)

Investment in clean energy remains strong despite the tough recession. Renewable is constantly expanding in most countries. The past year, 2009, marked the subsequent second year in a row carrying a higher expansion capacity in renewable sources of energy like solar and wind in comparison to gas, coal and nuclear energy. This was published in [...]

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In 2009 Renewable Energy Represented 62 Percent of The total Electricity Expansion in the European Union

In 2009, approximately 19.9 percent (608 TWh) of Europe’s Total Electricity consumption (3042TWh) was generated from alternative energy sources. Hydropower is the biggest contributor accounting for 11.6 percent and subsequently, wind (4.2 percent), biomass (3.5 percent) and solar (0.4 percent). The expansion of electricity capacity for 2009 was of a total of 27.5 GW. Renewable [...]

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Solar Water Heaters Built On Waste Plastic Bottles & Cartons

Solar water heaters can be constructed by simple materials such as plastic bottles. Jose Alano, who is a retired mechanic, invented a solar water heater built by simple and cheap materials. It was in Brazil 2002, that José Alano, designed a solar water heater by using a pile of cartons and plastic bottles. However, since [...]

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Renewable Energy Options in The Caribbean; Part 2

Renewable energy options are being implemented in various parts of the world. Caribbean is not an exception, they are going towards a potential clean energy policy. Here are a few examples where they can progress. 1. Hydro Power Hydropower has been used for years. Countries like Canada and Norway depends heavily on hydropower. However, hydropower [...]

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A World Fully Powered By Renewable Energy By 2030; A Case Study

Our planet can be powered fully by renewable sources of energy in only two decades. Research is even showing that renewable energy can be cheaper than conventional coal energy. The question clinging in our mind is certainly – How can that be possible? The key solution is in the scale of solar, wind and water [...]

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New Sources of Renewable Energy; One Being Cow Power

This year’s Congressional Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo Forum in Washington DC that was held in the end of May did early pinpoint on the controversy of Fossil Fuel. They were mainly referring to the oil spill in the Gulf region (BP oil Spill). Rep. Jay Inslee of Washington State conveyed the message by saying [...]

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Renewable Energy v.s Fossil Fuel

There is an increasing enthusiasm in the expanding needs of global energy from traditional and alternative energy sources. In reality, there are very few new methods available to harness energy. Solar, wind or water power are all traditional sources but in a rapid progress. Interestingly, the shared passion everyone has for the development of clean [...]

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Hydropower In Norway

Hydropower adds up to nearly 19 percent of the world’s production of power. In Norway it represents approximately 99 percent of the total electric power produced. Norway is significant producer of hydropower, as well as in the international context. The amount of power produced in Norway is the highest in Europe, with a sum of [...]

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Offshore Wind Farms Are Going To Be Built In the States

United States is serious when they are talking about renewable energy. In May, the first partnership to construct a new water offshore wind farm was initiated. A long-term venture between Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) and GE of Northern Ohio is paving the way towards the first offshore wind farm. Besides the partnership between [...]

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