News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

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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Britain Can Eliminate Greenhouse Emission over the next 20 Years through Offshore Wind, Insulation & Electrification

The British government is willing to decrease greenhouse emission with 30 percent by year 2020 and as much as 80 percent by year 2050. However, a more effective strategy could be implemented. According to “Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT)” it is possible to become a zero-carbon economy by year 2030 through 10 steps. 1. Fewer [...]

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A More Effective Way to Produce Solar-Grade Silicon

A Norwegian manufacturer, Elkem Solar, has through research and development been able to establish a more effective way to produce conventional silicon production. The company based in Kristiansand has achieved some of its set goals: 1. The Cost of silicon production has been decreased considerably in respect to typical production approaches. 2. The energy consumption [...]

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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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Half Of Moroccan Territory To Be Powered By Solar Energy

This makes perfect sense given the fact that the North African Kingdom receives more than three thousand hours of dependable sunshine on a yearly basis. Nine centuries of unremitting sunlight have drenched this Kingdom of Morocco with all of its ancient charm and intrigue. Morocco has plans to invest nine billion dollars in advance to [...]

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Green Targets for Germany

There is a force of magnetism based on cost-effectiveness and abundance, which is luring industrialized countries to invest in renewable energy. The European Commission has already established strong targets concerning alternative sources of energy. By year 2020, 20 percent of electricity is expected to be provided through renewable sources in the European zone. These are [...]

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World Wide Greenhouse Reports – Go Green is The Trend –

The Copenhagen summit held December last year got some greenhouse reports submitted on 31st of January 2010. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emission as an attempt to tackle global warming and pollution. Nations across the world are collaboratively agreeing to find solutions. The United State of America, China, Japan, 27 nations of the [...]

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The Green Island of Scotland; Testing its Renewable Energy Potentials

David Miller, a Science Correspondent and BBC Scotland Environment has had a visit to the Green Island of Scotland known as “Isle of Eigg” The environment at Eigg is wonderful and the inhabitants are willing to safeguard it as it is. Nowadays, there is only a particular noise that can be heard on the island. [...]

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India surfacing; Comparing Size of Renewable Energy Projects Under-Way

There are many colossal projects envisaged across the globe. In China and Africa, the objective of making the most out of wind and sun energy is at the forefront. Now, India may become a key player in the global market as they are going towards renewable energy at large scale. Airvoice Group and Satluj Jal [...]

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Facts about Global Warming Overstated by UN; Clean Energy is Indeed Necessary

It has been approved that the estimation of Dutch land below sea level was overstated in a previous report by the UN Panel. There were other flaws recently published considering the melting of Himalayan glaciers. A report published by intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2007, confirmed that less than 55 percent of Netherlands [...]

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