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When can We Expect the Costs of Solar Energy and Fossil Fuels Matching?

The high costs of the solar panels is the major hindrance in the use of solar energy. As per the estimates the cost of the solar and fossil fuel energy would become equal by the year 2020, but the more optimistic estimate suggest that this could happen as early as in 2013.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23409 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
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Using Ocean Energy as the Renewable Source of Energy

Energy can be obtained from ocean waters in three ways: from the waves of ocean, high and low tides and from the temperature difference within the water of the ocean. As such the total energy obtained by each of these methods is very less; hence there are very few power plants throughout the world.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23409 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
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Maglev Wind Turbine - A New Way For Harnessing Wind Energy

Magnetic Levitation or Maglev, has been used successfully in trains & toys till today, but it will now be used in tapping renewable energy from wind. Read how Maglev technology is being used in constructing a larger than life wind turbine that will surpass all the conventional forms of wind turbines

Published by Raunekk (16370 pts) on May 25, 2009 to
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What is Solar Refrigerator?

The solar refrigerator is the refrigeration system that runs on the solar energy. They don't use domestic power supply, rather use power produced by the solar panels.

Published by Haresh Khemani (23409 pts) on May 22, 2009 to
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Three Major Disadvantages of Solar Energy

As crude oil price hikes are inevitable these days, the priority to commercialize renewable energies is being pushed forward at a fast pace. One of the promising renewable energies being developed today for commercialization is solar energy. The question is, can 3 large problems be solved first?

Published by Frederick (306 pts) on May 15, 2009 to
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Wind Power As A Renewable Energy

This article will discuss wind power as a renewable energy, and its future prospects.

Published by smoothwhirl (5754 pts) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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Different Renewable Energy Resources

This article explains and highlights the importance of alternate sources of energy, and discuss the the various types.

Published by smoothwhirl (5754 pts) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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Use of Geothermal Energy for Power Generation

The heat present within the surface of the earth is tremendous even though the Earth has been cooling slowly since its formation. How do we tap this huge resource of energy? How can we use it for power generation?

Published by Ricky (22000 pts) on Apr 29, 2009 to
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Geothermal Energy - Origin and Significance

You must have heard a lot about solar energy, wind energy and even tidal energy. All these forms of energy utilize elements above the Earth. But there is another form of energy which is derived deep down within the Earth - Geothermal Energy.

Published by Ricky (22000 pts) on Apr 29, 2009 to
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History Of Solar Energy

Human beings have long been using sun rays for meeting energy needs through solar energy, which is pollution-free, unlimited, and easily accessible. Today, solar energy is started to widely being used, much faster than ever before. Its history means a lot to us, which you will find here.

Published by mechtech (1276 pts) on Apr 1, 2009 to
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