Research is shedding new light on an unexpected source of energy for heating homes and generating electricity-the sun. The sun-directly or indirectly-is the primary source for most forms of energy found on Earth. Solar energy is clean, abundant and renewable. Though we think of solar power as a new discovery, ancient civilizations found innovative ways to use solar energy. Among…
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Biodiesel And It S Many Uses
With gas prices increasing and growing environmental awareness, the need to consider alternate energy and fuel sources are becoming a necessity. One alternative is the use of Biodiesel fuel, which is becoming more and more popular today. Because Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning diesel fuel, made from 100% natural, 100% renewable vegetable sources, its uses in today’s society may surprise you.…
Using The Sun To Power Your Rv
Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all? The Sun is Everywhere! One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar power is that it is limited to large panel systems on roofs. Au contraire!…
An Untapped Source Of Eternal Energy What Is Solar Energy
The most exact definition of Solar Energy is plainly – “the energy from the sun”. It is a term used to classify the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun and intercepted by the Earth. It is the world’s most permanent and reliable source of energy and the most copious. The uses of solar energy on earth include solar heating for…
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Solar Energy
Solar energy can be used and is used for electricity, central heating, hot water, cooking, for producing salt and even for desalination. Solar energy comes from the sun’s rays. Solar energy is known to be very environmentally friendly. However, when the sun rays enter the earth’s atmosphere it is quite dilute. Although solar energy is known to be very environmentally…
Electric Cars And The Advantages It Can Give When You Drive One
Electric Cars and the Advantages It Can Give When You Drive One Although fuel prices weren’t as high as it was before a couple of years ago, you have to consider that with the looming global financial crisis, the low gasoline prices will really not last that long. This is why more and more people are looking for an alternative…
Secrets To Halving Your Business Electricity Bills
When it comes to electricity, small and medium size enterprises can never assume they are getting a good deal. In fact, it’s safe to say that – as the market stands today – businesses should assume the opposite is true, and that they are being taken for a ride by the big six energy providers. One of several smaller providers…
Wind Turbines
History of Wind Turbines The first wind machines were used in Persia, as far back as 200 B.C for the purposes of grinding grain. By 250 A.D the Romans began to use the same process for the same purpose. The Dutch started using windmills to drain water from the areas lying in the Rhine River delta. Windmills began to be…
Using The Sun For Power How It Works
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work? Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Importantly, the process has nothing to do with converting the heat produced by sunlight into energy. This common misconception leads…
Hydropower As A Major Player In The Energy Game
Hydropower has been a slumbering giant in the energy game. Since the 1960s, its use has actually gone down compared to other energy sources. This is beginning to change. Hydropower As A Major Player In The Energy Game Hydropower is the massive production of electricity through the conversion of kinetic energy in water into electricity. This is typically undertaken in…