If we want to keep using electrical devices in the not-so-distant future, we need to start investing in renewable energy sources. Energy producers are balking at this development mainly...

The high cost of fossil fuels coupled with CO2 emissions threatening climate change has led to an influx of proposals for renewable energy projects. However, the choice as always will...

Biodiesel, a renewable fuel, is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats by a process called transesterification. It breaks down the molecules of vegetable oils into constituent...

The ozone layer located high in the stratosphere protects us from the sun’s harmful high frequency UV rays. This layer is getting thinner due mostly to anthropogenic activities...

Wind offers an endless supply of energy, but the big question is how can we take advantage of this in the most efficient way? In this guide to harnessing wind power for energy we'll...

Coal-fired power generating facilities spew vast quantities of the greenhouse gas CO2 into our atmosphere. However, there is a technology that could allow these facilities to keep operating...

Farmers who grow barley and other cereal crops have had difficulty reaping their harvest due to wet weather prevalent in many parts of the world. This has caused them to reap wet barley...

The use of solar energy is growing rapidly and photovoltaic cell technology is constantly evolving. All these advancements may sound unfamiliar and difficult to keep up with. This guide...

The future of energy lies in renewable sources. What do you know about solar, wind, hydropower and biofuels? Test your knowledge and learn more about the energy sources of the future...

Wind energy is one of the most promising ways to keep nature clean and meet our ever increasing energy demands. Conventional energy sources are not going to last forever and our energy...

If we want to keep using electrical devices in the not-so-distant future, we need to start investing in renewable energy sources. Energy producers are balking at this development mainly...

The high cost of fossil fuels coupled with CO2 emissions threatening climate change has led to an influx of proposals for renewable energy projects. However, the choice as always will...

Biodiesel, a renewable fuel, is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats by a process called transesterification. It breaks down the molecules of vegetable oils into constituent...

Farmers who grow barley and other cereal crops have had difficulty reaping their harvest due to wet weather prevalent in many parts of the world. This has caused them to reap wet barley...

So you think you know everything there is to know about alternative fuel possibilities? We’re willing to bet that there are at least five options you’ve never heard...

Biogas is a fuel generated from common and renewable biological sources, including from garbage and biological wastes. It is highly advantageous as biogas can power equipment designed...

Gas produces electricity. Is it possible to store wind and solar power as synthetic natural gas? Learn more here.

We have seen vehicles run on used cooking oils, hydrogen and even sunlight. Now there is a new vehicle design that makes power out of thin air.

An exclusively ethanol two stroke engine is presently not possible. However ethanol blended gasoline can be used to run your vehicles. Find more about how and when to use ethanol blended...

The worldwide production of ethanol from corn and sugar beets is expanding rapidly, especially over the last five years. This could have a knock-on effect on the world’s production...

The ozone layer located high in the stratosphere protects us from the sun’s harmful high frequency UV rays. This layer is getting thinner due mostly to anthropogenic activities...

The future of energy lies in renewable sources. What do you know about solar, wind, hydropower and biofuels? Test your knowledge and learn more about the energy sources of the future...

Today a lot of pressure is being applied to upgrade our energy production systems to renewable energy formats. Holding this back is the cost of implementing these systems too quickly...

Today we have various lighting options at our disposal, but the need of the hour is choosing the best, most efficient, and most cost-effective medium of lighting. Screw-in LEDs are...

Researchers claim to have developed a paper-based e-reader, able to mimic traditional paper and be totally disposable. The question is whether is it worthy to have one-time-use devices...

A material that is superconductive can store electrical energy without any losses. This can help power stations to store energy effortlessly during hours when the demand is not at a...

34 Nobel laureates wrote a letter to President Obama regarding energy legislation in 2009-10. This article talks about the bill passed by the government, its key points, and the current...

Liquid nitrogen becomes dangerous if handling and storage are not performed properly. We have to follow some special procedures for this purpose.

Carbon is one of the most plenteous elements found on earth and is essential for all life. The carbon cycle consists of biogeochemical progressions in which the carbon is subjected...

Which human activities are of interest to researchers in their quest to invent viable human energy harvesting devices?

Geothermal solar systems comprised of passive solar and geothermal components work to increase energy efficiency in homes. With the passive solar design and geothermal energy for heating...

The two basic types of heat pumps used to heat our homes are ground source heat pump (GSHP) that extracts heat from the ground used to heat water and an air-to-air heat pump...

Heat produced by solar energy is absorbed by the ground and can be extracted using various types of geothermal loops and a heat pump system to produce geothermal energy home heating...

Scientists have always struggled finding a SOLID-STATE method of generating electricity from heat, and so far have not quite succeeded. Although a complex procedure, here we discuss...

Geothermal energy is created by the slow decay of radioactive minerals such as uranium, which causes the rocks to become magma. Tectonic plate movement causes the magma to flow upwards...

Natural heat contained within the earth is called geothermal energy, and modern science has made it possible to utilize this energy for our daily life activities. Geothermal resources...

We've all seen pictures of volcanoes blowing their tops. But did you know that, around the world, geothermal plants are using this energy to power homes, offices, and infrastructure?

Even the hot air around us can be captured and reused.

Hydrothermal vents have been present on the earth's surface since the time it was formed. These vents store a large amount of energy, which if used, can solve the grave energy crises...

Learn about an innovative way by which the underground heat of the earth is used to heat/cool residential homes. Not only this, but the system can be also be used to provide the...

Compared to other forms of energy productions, the side effects of hydroelectric power are relatively benign. Some could even argue that the biggest problem with them is that there...

Tidal energy is used to convert the energy in tides into other forms of energy that are useful to mankind, mainly in the form of power through electricity. Such tidal energy had also...

There are many possible renewable methods of generating electricity, but sea water is seldom considered a serious option. Here we’ll witness through an experimental set up how...

Everybody knows about wind, solar, and fossil fuel renewable energy. But how about the ocean? Read on to learn how wave power works, inventions of wave power generators and methods...

There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the nature of load there are two types of hydroelectric power plants: base load type and peak load type...

There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the total head of water available the hydroelectric power plants are classified into three types: low head...

There are many advantages of the hydroelectric power plants, but there are also numbers of disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plants. The hydroelectric power plants can be dangerous...

There are many advantages of hydroelectric power plants, but significant disadvantages as well. They can be dangerous to aquatic life and can cause many other environmental concerns...

There are various classifications of hydroelectric power plants. Based on the total quantity of water available for the generation of electricity the hydroelectric power plants are...

The hydroelectric power plants don't require any fuel for generation of electricity, hence they don't cause any air-pollution. The hydrolectric power plants help in irrigation...

Coal-fired power generating facilities spew vast quantities of the greenhouse gas CO2 into our atmosphere. However, there is a technology that could allow these facilities to keep operating...

The use of solar energy is growing rapidly and photovoltaic cell technology is constantly evolving. All these advancements may sound unfamiliar and difficult to keep up with. This guide...

Solar power has been researched for centuries. Thanks to space research and the continued energy crisis, the technology has come a long way in a very short time. While we are still...

Are you a solar energy expert ... or an interested novice? Take this quiz, see where you rank, and perhaps learn more about solar energy and how solar energy is being put to use...

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...

The review of the history of solar energy drives home the fact that solar energy remains a viable and clean form of energy, but the economics of cheaper alternatives such as coal and...

The growth potential for the solar energy market in the United States places it among the best investments currently available to potential entrepreneurs. With only California seeing...

Someone did the math on solar power tower technology and realized that a 100 mile by 100 mile chunk of desert could supply the entire United States with electricity.

The record setting growth of the U.S. solar industry in 2011 showed new grid connected installs up 66% over the same time period in 2010. The prices for an installed photovoltaic...

The solar thermal drain back system can reduce your electricity bill by heating water using solar energy. The savings can be substaintial if you use the correct system for your home...

The PV System is becoming very common because of its usefulness in generating electricity. Here we will discuss the types of PV system and its components with circuit diagram. These...

Wind offers an endless supply of energy, but the big question is how can we take advantage of this in the most efficient way? In this guide to harnessing wind power for energy we'll...

Wind energy is one of the most promising ways to keep nature clean and meet our ever increasing energy demands. Conventional energy sources are not going to last forever and our energy...

Wind turbine noise levels are a problem in some communities adjacent to wind farms. This negative publicity influences public attitudes toward wind power, creating obstacles for...

You've made up your mind to generate electricity with the help of wind power. Great. You've probably started your research and are weighing the financial requirements as well...

A Wind Amplified Rotor Platform has several unique features which makes it a better choice as compared to a conventional wind turbine. Find out the reasons in this article! Wind...

This will give you an introductory answer to the question, "How does water power work?" Links to other sources will help you deepen your inquiry into this increasingly relevant...

Wind Power is gradually becoming a popular source of renewable energy across the globe. Turbine technology has improved over the years and today we have better methods to generate wind...

Man has worked closely with nature for centuries by harnessing its power for water transportation like in the sailboat or convert wind energy to mechanical work like in drawing water...

With the acceleration of global warming due to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2 from power stations, windfarms are becoming more abundant. However there are pros...

A review of the history of wind energy indicates that wind energy has always been a primary source of energy for the world. Wind energy took a backseat to the more reliable and cheaper...