Renewable Energy

Wave power : Archimedes Wave Swing Machines

Extracting large amounts of energy from oceans requires large engineering structures, which might disturb the marine ecological balance. The solution to the problem can be found in an Archimedes wave swing machine, which is a simple, effective mechanism for harnessing a large amount of wave energy.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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An Unconventional Concept : Vertical Axis Windmill

We all know how a windmill looks like or how does it work? But a new concept of windmill not only challenges the conventional way of harnessing wind energy but also changes the way it looks. Read the article to know more.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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A Manmade Ecosystem : The Ultima Tower Concept

A totally new ecosystem, inspired from nature and made by man. An astounding design that just might solve the growing global problem of population explosion. A futuristic habitat that resembles a whole new world. This is architecture at its best!

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 26, 2009 to
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MARS System - Generating Electricity From Wind

No, we are not talking about any system from the planet Mars but an electricity generating Magenn Air Rotor System, a new method for harnessing energy from the wind that can be used almost anywhere. A high altitude wind turbine that can power a whole civilization. Amazed? Read on.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 25, 2009 to
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Imitating Nature : Biomimicry and Applications

Learn how bionics is used by Biopower systems, a company that has changed the way renewable energy is harnessed from the environment. Know about the various bionic systems made by the company and also the advantages of using such system.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 25, 2009 to
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Imitating Nature : Biomimicry

Biomimicry, a branch of engineering whose application in creating modern engineering designs and structures, has led to a tremendous advancement in the field of renewable energy. Let's understand biomimicry and how it is applied in building machinery for generating green energy.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 25, 2009 to
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Law of Energy Conservation

Whenever we tend to put our energy into petty matters, our elders give us advice to take it slow and conserve our energy for more useful matters. Well, even Mother Nature has a similar advice but it took the brilliance and intelligence of a world renowned scientist to make us finally understand.

Published by Ricky (22000 pts) on Jun 23, 2009 to
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Alternative Energy Source : Green Steam Engine

It is a lightweight and compact engine that provides high power with less pollution. It can use any source of fuel including solar and waste heat energy from the engines. A breakthrough in alternative source of energy, these simple Green steam engines may substitute the conventional engines.

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on Jun 22, 2009 to
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The Stadium Powered Completely by Solar Energy

A stadium has been built in Taiwan, which is powered completely by the solar energy. There are large number of solar panels covering almost the entre terrace of the stadium. Let us see more details about this stadium.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23409 pts) on May 31, 2009 to
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Potential of the Wave Energy in US

With the fossil fuels depleting at the fast rate, various sources of renewable energy are being considered as the viable sources for future use. Even the US President Barack Obama has laid the emphasis on the renewable energy to reduce the dependency on other sources.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23409 pts) on May 31, 2009 to
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