Category: Alternative Energy

Is Nuclear the Answer to Green Energy?

Is Nuclear the Answer to Green Energy?

This is a tough one to answer because there are two equally important sides to this issue. Many people believe that yes, there are plenty of reasons to support nuclear but on the other hand, reasons not to support nuclear power.  Here are a few articles that will help you decide if nuclear is the [...]

Wind Power Electricity - A Viable Alternative To Fossil Fuels?

Wind Power Electricity – A Viable Alternative To Fossil Fuels?

Wind power electricity is not a new phenomenon. Wind farms have been generating power for public utility companies for nearly three decades. It isn’t until recently with worldwide economic collapse and a new realization of the finite nature of fossil fuels that government’s world wide are paying closer attention to this energy source.

Solar Energy Pros and Cons

Solar Energy Pros and Cons

Knowing the solar energy pros and cons is one of the most important things in deciding whether or not you should buy this source of power. There are many uses for solar energy, for example, it can be used for generating electricity, central heating, getting hot water, and cooking

The History Of Biodiesel, An Alternative Energy Solution?

The History Of Biodiesel, An Alternative Energy Solution?

Amid all the panic regarding the diminishing supplies of fossil fuel as well as its expense. What would you say, if I told you that the history of biodiesel tells us that the knowledge of this renewable energy source has been available for hundreds of years? They are just as effective as petroleum and they are manufactured from renewable sources such as peanut, canola, hemp and soybean oil.

Water To Gas - Is It Possible?

Water To Gas – Is It Possible?

Without a doubt, water is the best inexpensive and widely available substitute solution to the rising gas prices in the market today. Though the regular form of water isn’t a potential source of energy at the onset, with the right process involved, it could turn into a great hydrogen source – a very useful element that can overturn our reliance on fossil fuels to power vehicles and maybe even create energy such as heat and electricity.

Dumpster Diver Creates DIY Solar Panel System Doing What the D.O.E. Can Not

Dumpster Diver Creates DIY Solar Panel System Doing What the D.O.E. Can Not

In a stunning show of intellect, a writer for Worldsnest, tapped an unlikely source to create a homemade energy system: the garbage can. He has created a 6 kwh solar power system for about $6,000. A comparable 6 kwh solar power system done with PV panels and a professional installer costs about $60,000.

Saving Energy: A Solar Air Cooling System

Saving Energy: A Solar Air Cooling System

Air conditioning is actually a strange concept when you think about it. Some of the most popular air conditioners create a cold feeling by pulling the heat out of hot air as opposed to simply producing cold air. The results are still the same: refreshing cool air. This method of air condition actually uses less electricity than other methods, so making it solar powered makes it the perfect eco-friendly system.

A Guide to Hydro-Power

A Guide to Hydro-Power

Hydro-power has been used for a variety of functions over the years. It was used in flour mills, where water-wheels turn a shaft, that ground the flour, and even in irrigation system thousands of years ago. These days, it has a more prominent role as a renewable source of energy.

7 Reasons Why Nuclear Power is Not the Answer

7 Reasons Why Nuclear Power is Not the Answer

Nuclear power has always been seen as a “safe” alternative energy to burning fossil fuels. So much so they today is accounts for about twenty-five percent of worldwide power generation. But here are 7 reasons why nuclear power is not the answer.

Energy Independence with Wind Power

Energy Independence with Wind Power

Since the early ages when electricity was first introduced, people constantly leaned on their electric companies because they are the main providers of electricity all over the city and it remains constant so long as their bills are paid. People will do everything they can and work hard to afford these electric bills no matter how much they cost because they are a necessary in the modern age with people closely tied with the latest digital devices.