http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/127522.aspxWed, 14 Dec 2011 14:48:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127522Mike AguilarIf 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 because of the cost of renewable energy installations and plants. Oil and coal, although common and popular sources now for electrical power generation, are finite ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126762.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 12:32:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126762Willie ScottThe 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 come down to costs and which renewable energy type has the best short-term and long-term economic potential. There are numerous forms of renewable energy sources that...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/6718.aspxTue, 15 Nov 2011 23:20:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6718Haresh KhemaniBiodiesel, 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 molecules forming biodiesel as the main product and glycerin as the byproduct. Sources of Biodiesel Biodiesel is manufactured from the vegetable oils like soya, canola,...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126310.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 22:22:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126310Willie ScottThe 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 along with the production of ionized air, prompting an examination into the relationship between ionized air and ozone. Ionized air is caused by numerous practices, bo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126294.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 16:56:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126294Aggeliki KokkinidouWind 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 look at the current technology and the future potential. Most people are already familiar with what wind energy is: the kinetic energy of the wind which is cons...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126211.aspxFri, 28 Oct 2011 19:08:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126211Mike AguilarCoal-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, but it could also possibly have as much of an impact on greenhouse gas emissions as renewable technologies. Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technology (CCS) i...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126099.aspxWed, 26 Oct 2011 18:22:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126099Willie ScottFarmers 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 resorting to the use of expensive grain dryers to reduce the humidity content before it is acceptable for malting. Barley used for malting and production of whisky ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126036.aspxTue, 25 Oct 2011 06:38:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126036Aggeliki KokkinidouThe 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 will show you how this technology works, the application potential, and what the future may hold. Solar Energy The Earth receives an enormous amount of energy from ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/126021.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 21:53:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126021Cora WilderThe 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. Fossil fuels powered our cities for ages, but petroleum-based power production will decline in the coming years. Renewable sources of energy are becoming more pre...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/125125.aspxThu, 29 Sep 2011 08:23:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125125Tarun GoelWind 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 woes are only going to increase in the coming years. Harnessing wind energy can ease our pain to a great extent. The market growth and demand for wind power has incr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124942.aspxMon, 26 Sep 2011 12:49:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124942Charles M BowenSolar 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 quite a distance from a solar-powered world, we can now see what technology can get us there very quickly. The Sun's Energy Worshipped by primitive man for millenia,...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124843.aspxFri, 23 Sep 2011 16:52:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124843Charles M BowenCompared 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 aren't enough rivers to cover all of our energy needs with them! How Does Hydroelectric Power Work? Mankind has used the latent energy of running water to po...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124798.aspxWed, 21 Sep 2011 22:33:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124798KennethSleightSo 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 of. Several of these seem more like science fiction than hard science at first, but all of them have solid research behind them. Think you know your alternative fuels? R...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124471.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2011 20:17:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124471Harlan BengtsonAre 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 for passive solar heating, photovoltaic panels, and active solar heating systems. Introduction With gasoline prices continuing to rise and costs for other energy source...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124378.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2011 20:45:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124378Charles M BowenToday 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. Here you'll find a collection that will aid you in understanding which of these technologies is most promising. Old King Coal Coal, which made the industrial revo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/124371.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2011 17:41:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124371Charles M BowenBiogas 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 to run on non-renewable natural gas. Why Produce Biogas? Shifting away from petroleum-based energy sources has one crucial and often overlooked issue: an abrupt s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/78303.aspxTue, 06 Sep 2011 03:40:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:78303N NayabGas produces electricity. Is it possible to store wind and solar power as synthetic natural gas? Learn more here. A major drawback of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and tidal power is the limitations of effective storage for later use and integration to the power grid. For instance, when winds blow powerfully wind turbines genera...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/123908.aspxMon, 29 Aug 2011 18:28:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123908Cora WilderWind 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 developers of new wind farms. Overcoming resistance depends on community involvement and adequately addressing fears. Wind Farms & Public Resistance Wind power is ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/123623.aspxTue, 23 Aug 2011 18:17:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123623Jayant R RowTidal 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 been used earlier by tide mills mainly to drive flour mills and such examples go back to even Roman times. Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of celestia...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/renewable-energy/articles/118161.aspxTue, 16 Aug 2011 20:26:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:118161Cora WilderGeothermal 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 and cooling, homes use remarkably less energy, much of it renewable and clean. Energy efficiency and alternative energy sources are increasingly important in the f...