News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

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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Time To Establish Proper Business Models To Sustain A Solar Future

There is a price to pay to sustain development of new business models. The outlay required to promote local development of renewable industries is in the pipeline of several policymakers. A new possible strategy is being devised for the North Carolinians. Policymakers are questioning whether inhabitants are willing to pay an additional dollar on their [...]

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The Emerge Of Small Wind Turbines across The States

The Global Market Study conducted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) was recently released. The report suggests that in the United States small wind turbines are being increasingly used. The small scale wind turbines are defined as with a producing capacity of 100kW and below. In 2009, around 20.3 MW of wind energy capacity [...]

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History of Wind Energy In California

California is a benchmark for the world in respect to wind energy. It has had fruitful growth in its wind capacity over the last years. The state’s total capacity of wind energy in 2004 was 4,258 Million kilowatts-hours. Nowadays, there are above 13,000 wind turbines in the state. These turbines are concentrated mainly in 3 [...]

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Overview of Renewable Energy Systems

People are increasingly envisaging renewable sources of energy. In the developed world, it is necessary to invest in renewable energy, to enjoy a high standard of living. This is applicable to both business and households. People view alternative sources of energy as an important energy source. The benefits of using renewable energy are numerous. It [...]

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The Last Drop Of Oil Has Been Consumed, What To Do?

There are some important questions that the energy industry is focusing on. What will happen when there will be no more oil. The constant supply of black gold will certainly not be a forever consistency. The repercussions of having no more oil available in our actual economic settings would be catastrophic. The world needs to [...]

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Nanoleaves; Technology Breeding New Ways To Harness Energy

In a relatively modern field, known as “Biomimicry”, nanoleaves are being construed to harness renewable energy. These “leaves” are attached to artificial plants and trees to capture solar energy. The nanoleaves are constructed with miniature thermovoltaic and photovoltaic modules that absorb the light and heat provided via solar energy, and thereafter converts it into electricity. [...]

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Exploiting Solar Energy From Space

Solar power from the space can be developed into a sustainable and clean source of energy around the Earth, on the Moon or anywhere else where man would probably go. Our satellites and space stations that are in orbit around the planet Earth are already energized by solar power. The trick comprises of harvesting the [...]

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