The world of renewable energy resources

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22132777813452286882011-11-27T15:21:35.018-08:00The world of renewable energy resourcesGreat articles and news about renewable energy - bidiesel, wind, Hydrogen, water, solar and more.Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125TheWorldOfRenwableEnergyResourceshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-37311290140596506922010-02-04T00:46:00.000-08:002010-02-04T00:46:47.623-08:002010-02-04T00:46:47.623-08:00Do You Really Need a Water Softener?

Image via WikipediaAnybody that has grown up with and become accustomed to soft water in their home will most likely never choose to go without it. However, is it really necessary to have a water softener? Absolutely necessary? No. A great idea? Definitely. And here's why: Hard water contains a significant amount of dissolved minerals in it. That may not seem like anything worth giving much

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2010/02/do-you-really-need-water-softener.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-14060948719694328842009-06-21T21:04:00.000-07:002009-06-21T21:05:35.985-07:002009-06-21T21:05:35.985-07:00The World Challenge For Renewable Green Energy Technology

You may think that this is the sort of thing that an engineer that works for JPL does on his time off. However, with all of the available information on the Internet today anyone that has ever been able to use a tape measure, and is proficient with a hammer and saw will be able to construct these items with a minimum of effort.One of the most disconcerting things we face today is the uncertainty

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/06/world-challenge-for-renewable-green.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-74917557967975014482009-05-02T21:12:00.000-07:002009-05-02T21:15:09.149-07:002009-05-02T21:15:09.149-07:00Tough climate

From: Nature 458, 679-680 (9 April 2009) | doi:10.1038/458679b; Published online 8 April 2009The US National Academy of Sciences faces a difficult balancing act over global warming."The US Congress has put the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in an awkward position. In asking for the academy's advice on what to do about global climate change, it has left the NAS with a difficult balancing act

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/05/tough-climate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-30788254402713911112009-04-27T09:48:00.000-07:002009-04-27T09:48:00.268-07:002009-04-27T09:48:00.268-07:00Exploring Biogas

Biogas is a type of fuel that is produced biologically through the breakdown of organic and naturally occurring matter in the absence of oxygen. The gas originates from biological matter. There are many types of biogas. One type is produced by fermentation of ecological materials like sewage, green waste, municipal waste, biomass, manure and energy crops. Such a type of gas comprises of carbon

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/04/exploring-biogas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-41471802909271662362009-04-26T09:42:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:44:28.015-07:002009-04-26T09:44:28.015-07:00Separation Equipment

Are you tired of paying a fortune to have an independent company separate your waste? Do you need an economical solution for separating chemicals, and contaminates from your waste? If so, there are many options available today. Separation equipment can be rented or purchased and used in your business to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of and increase the amount of water you have available

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/04/separation-equipment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-40262298365876912212009-04-18T06:56:00.000-07:002009-04-18T06:57:08.023-07:002009-04-18T06:57:08.023-07:00A Perfect Storm For a Surge in Renewable Energy Employment?

While the financial crisis may have sidelined renewable energy as a viable choice for the average homeowner or small business owner, the same forces that created this downturn may setup a perfect storm for renewables to come surging back and bring employment opportunities with them.A lack of available financing, restricted household budgets, and plunging business profits put a damper on the

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/04/perfect-storm-for-surge-in-renewable.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-67608507092750959802009-03-22T11:55:00.000-07:002009-03-22T11:56:22.233-07:002009-03-22T11:56:22.233-07:00China Consulting Services and Technology Clean Energy Efficiency

Dynasty Resources believes there are enormous business opportunities for companies with innovative technology, process controls and supply chains that address unmet needs for energy efficiency. Our Clean-Tech partners, with offices in New York and Shanghai, help American Clean Energy companies enter China by introducing joint-venture candidates and offering consulting services assuring clear

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/03/china-consulting-services-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-3487733951224451392009-02-25T00:05:00.000-08:002009-02-25T00:06:37.047-08:002009-02-25T00:06:37.047-08:00Renewable Energy Potential and Disinformation

Are you confused about our energy crisis? It's no wonder, given the amount of disinformation that is being pedaled by Republicans and those with a vested interest in oil, coal and nuclear energy. What they want you to believe is that solar and wind cannot replace our current energy sources. John McCain repeated these lies in his recent debate with Barack Obama. Their calls of drill baby drill are

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/02/renewable-energy-potential-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-3764648378341173932009-02-10T07:40:00.000-08:002009-02-10T07:42:42.416-08:002009-02-10T07:42:42.416-08:00Is Water A Renewable Resource

With water covering about 80% of our planet, one would think that our water resources are unlimited. However, upon closer inspection, we find that our water-resources at risk, and it is not as renewable as we may think. Here’s why.All of our drinking water comes from two sources groundwater (underground aquifers) or surface water (lakes, rivers, streams). These sources renew themselves through

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/02/is-water-renewable-resource.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-6280194606444233992009-01-19T06:16:00.000-08:002009-01-19T06:18:21.376-08:002009-01-19T06:18:21.376-08:00The Oceans' Wave Power

For more than 200 years inventors worldwide have filed patents for wave-power technology of a dazzling variety of designs-bobbing objects ("ducks"), buoys, articulated rafts, floating bags, overspills, and many others. There has been no shortage of ideas. Many of these ideas are in fact technically feasible, so it seems a shame that this renewable energy resource has not been much used. The main

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/01/oceans-wave-power.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-59256219838084231592009-01-19T06:11:00.000-08:002009-01-19T06:14:18.666-08:002009-01-19T06:14:18.666-08:00Wish to know about renewable energy solar wind technology? Look for Enerlix

If you’re concerned about your mother earth and the atmosphere in which you are living then it is the right time to act. It is necessary to act if we are well-determined to give a clean and idyllic planet to out future generation. It is only possible with the joint efforts of all the human beings existing on this earth.A study estimates that mankind will face an excessive shortage of energy

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2009/01/wish-to-know-about-renewable-energy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-30850843998311454882008-12-15T02:24:00.000-08:002008-12-15T02:28:47.284-08:002008-12-15T02:28:47.284-08:00Can cnidarians teach us how to harvest algae energy?

It is an old idea to use the ability of algae and photosynthetic bacteria to efficiently use the sun energy to produce sugars and oil, to our needs.The problem is how to do it well enough, so it will be both cheap and easy. most of the attempts to use these creature in the field have failed, mainly because harvesting them, by actually killing them in the process makes the growing procedure to

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/12/can-cnidarians-teach-us-how-to-harvest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-15133372301146368762008-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:002008-12-15T02:30:44.591-08:002008-12-15T02:30:44.591-08:00Is the decreased oil prices is the end of renewable energy seek?

As you all know, the oil prices were dramatically decreased last year due to the weakening of the Dollar and the general economic crisis.The low energy costs are actually making all the green energy initiatives, started in the last decade to become uneconomical again.But we must remember that the energy problem is areal one, and not just an economical choice, this is our future.As such, I believe

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/12/is-decreased-oil-prices-is-end-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-38653279248347159662008-11-09T04:12:00.001-08:002008-11-09T04:12:52.431-08:002008-11-09T04:12:52.431-08:00Home Insulation – Slash your Energy Bills, Stay Snug in Winter (and Cool in Summer)

You can add insulation to almost any home. Depending on the structure of your building, the best areas to add insulation are normally the loft, and also the cavity between your home's inner and outer walls. Insulating these saves a lot of energy and based on calculations for a British home, usually covers its cost within 2 years. What’s more, if you properly insulate your home you will prevent

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/home-insulation-slash-your-energy-bills.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-19866314279980266762008-11-04T06:29:00.003-08:002008-11-07T21:40:09.641-08:002008-11-07T21:40:09.641-08:00Peak Oil and the '08 Election

The headlines this month have been taken by the most insidious of America's vices: black gold. Oil futures are now projected to exceed $100 a barrel until 2016, and continue to sit comfortably near the $115-120 a barrel mark. Many different causes have been blamed for rising prices at the pump, ranging from massive speculation to supply instability in some oil-producing nations. However, one

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/peak-oil-and-election.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-41829281387883463892008-11-04T06:29:00.001-08:002008-11-04T06:29:45.343-08:002008-11-04T06:29:45.343-08:00Democrats Good for Fuel Efficient Cars and Alternative Fuels

Americans demonstrated their concerns over middle eastern energy dependence on fossil fuels and rising gas prices with a landslide defeat of Republican energy policies. These concerns are inextricably linked to fuel efficient cars and cleaner alternative fuels. The Democrats big win was a major bolster to green cars and alternative fuels. Among the most striking politcal changes is the chairman

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/democrats-good-for-fuel-efficient-cars.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-68488472571149411202008-11-03T07:19:00.001-08:002008-11-03T07:19:02.855-08:002008-11-03T07:19:02.855-08:00Are Alternative Fuels on the Road to a Solution?

There are many innovative solutions to the current questions concerning high gasoline prices and greenhouse emissions. Crops grown especially for fuel. Ethanol made from corn has no harmful emissions it is made from a reusable resource, the US government is pushing for 80% bio-fuel mixed with 20% gasoline, they can better than that! Bio-fuels produced from crops such as soybean and corn are at

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/are-alternative-fuels-on-road-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-85954937712903856732008-11-02T02:48:00.001-08:002008-11-02T02:48:10.518-08:002008-11-02T02:48:10.518-08:00What Are Amorphous Silicon Solar Panels?

Solar panels are generally made of either amorphous or crystalline silicon. So, what is amorphous silicon? Well, amorphous just means that the solar cells have no crystal structure. When you look at many solar panels, you will notice a mosaic pattern. This mosaic is the various silicon crystals that have grown together in different orientations.Amorphous type silicon solar panels do not have

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/what-are-amorphous-silicon-solar-panels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-72531926739738952782008-11-02T01:09:00.001-07:002008-11-02T01:09:43.817-08:002008-11-02T01:09:43.817-08:00Car Industry Going Green?

Over the years the car hire industry has had many critics for having a dreadful impact on the environment. Environmental sympathisers have put forward the argument that car hire is simply a means for people to carry on selfishly travelling alone when their time and money could be spent on public transport, a far more ecologically sound method of travel. Public transport creates better fuel

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/11/car-industry-going-green.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-42612486585626093252008-10-17T22:57:00.011-07:002008-10-17T22:57:17.302-07:002008-10-17T22:57:17.302-07:00The 4 Basic Elements to Building a Green Home

Green building is more than the actual construction of your home, though that is a big part of the process. It is a beginning to end process which begins with the selection of your land, the design of your dream home, the materials and practices used during construction and finally, how you operate and maintain your dream home once it is completed. You can incorporate as many or as few of these

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/10/4-basic-elements-to-building-green-home_9647.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-42410512883560571362008-10-17T22:57:00.009-07:002008-10-17T22:57:14.841-07:002008-10-17T22:57:14.841-07:00Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations

Companies are turning green like never before - and we're not talking money. Green business is now viewed as being cutting edge, environmentally-friendly, and an asset to future growth, all at once. And now is a great time to get involved. Small changes can have a big impact, so don't think you need to have millions or even thousands dedicated to make a difference. As you'll see, it's all about

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/10/green-business-trends-changing-shape-of_17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-72465984625085071912008-10-17T22:57:00.007-07:002008-10-17T22:57:14.201-07:002008-10-17T22:57:14.201-07:00Build Green for Lifelong Savings

Green building is a design process that grows out of a connection with the natural landscape. It is a set of informed decisions that considers the site and materials to reduce the cost, maintenance, and energy usage of the home. Conservation is central to the green building approach. Green homes are healthier, safer, more comfortable, and cost less to operate. They connect people to the land

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/10/build-green-for-lifelong-savings_17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-40018909688493205602008-10-17T22:55:00.001-07:002008-10-17T22:55:38.110-07:002008-10-17T22:55:38.110-07:00Green Business Trends: The Changing Shape of Corporations

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/10/green-business-trends-changing-shape-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-34343955705139060682008-10-17T22:54:00.001-07:002008-10-17T22:54:57.091-07:002008-10-17T22:54:57.091-07:00Build Green for Lifelong Savings

Dr Hilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04901164718857818777noreply@blogger.comhttp://renewable-energy-resources.blogspot.com/2008/10/build-green-for-lifelong-savings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2213277781345228688.post-33045796141153252072008-10-17T00:32:00.001-07:002008-10-17T00:32:32.070-07:002008-10-17T00:32:32.070-07:00Solar Panels and Mistakes to Avoid

Due to the high costs associated with non-renewable energy and the apparent crisis, it has caused new research and newer technologies into our renewable energy sources. It has gone from rave to trendy to necessity. With the high interest in solar energy and control, one could get absorbed to the point of complete failure. Results will be a waste of valuable time or money or both.Here are some

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