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blackmerbru98

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BP Alternative Energy is focusing on those sectors of the energy industry where we can profitably grow our business. This has led us to focus on wind and biofuels, businesses that are material, sca...

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mcdermottaar99

Wind Turbine Syndrome | Wind energy: The "least sustainable energy option" - 0 views

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wind energy cost sustainable pollution co2

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  • Wind turbine installations impact vast amounts of land, far more than traditional power plants.
  • Raptors, bats and other beautiful flying creatures continue to be sliced and diced by wind turbines.
  • Principal health issues are associated with noise – not just annoying audible noise, but inaudible, low-frequency “infrasound” that causes headache, dizziness, “deep nervous fatigue” and symptoms akin to seasickness. “Wind turbine syndrome” also includes irritability, depression, and concentration and sleep problems. Others include “shadow flicker” or “strobe effect” from whirling blades, which can trigger seizures in epileptics, “vibroacoustic” effects on the heart and lungs, and non-lethal harm to animals. Serious lung, heart, cancer and other problems have been documented from rare earth mining, smelting and manufacturing in China, under its less rigorous health, workplace and environmental regulations.
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  • Wind turbine installations require vast amounts of steel, copper, rare earth metals, fiberglass, concrete, rebar and other materials for the turbines, towers and bases.
  • Wind turbines are supposed to reduce pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. But because backup generators must repeatedly surge to full power and back to standby, as wind speed rises and falls, they operate inefficiently, use more fuel and emit more – much like cars forced to stop repeatedly on freeways.
  • Even huge subsidies cannot cure wind power’s biggest defects: its electricity costs far more than coal, gas or nuclear alternatives – and its intermittent nature wreaks havoc on power grids and consumers.
    • dpurdy
      dpurdy on 21 Mar 13
       
      Be cautious as this site is obviously anti wind power. The points might be valid though.
  • mcdermottaar99 on 12 Mar 13
     
    wind turbine impacts 
butlerlex99

Solar Homes and Solar Collectors - 0 views

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solar solar power facts

shared by butlerlex99 on 12 Mar 13 - No Cached
  •    Solar energy is our birthright like the air we breathe or the water we drink. Solar Home Plans and  cost effective   Solar Hot Water Projects  are the gateway into a "Solar Age"  of energy independence. Fossil fuels are no longer necessary to keep the wheels of civilization turning. Build your own solar heating system.  Explore the Strawberry Fields Book Store  for more information. Alternative energies like solar energy will increase in value as fossil fuel prices escalate making energy efficient,  solar houses more valuable. Solar collectors, solar hot water systems, heat storage vaults, photovoltaic electricity, solar panels, and solar greenhouses will soon become the standard rather than the exception to the standard in the near future According to Buckminster Fuller "We have wondered too far from the roots." An energy crisis can only be avoided only if we learn to rely on a diffuse, sustainable resource like the sun. Become part of this green economy and travel on the  Green Train and learn about Solar Rebate Incentives and Cheap Electricity                                                                             
  • butlerlex99 on 12 Mar 13
     
    solar energy
westkea00

Energy Basics: Wave Energy - 0 views

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  • Offshore Systems Offshore systems are situated in deep water, typically of more than 131 feet (40 meters). Sophisticated mechanisms—such as the Salter Duck—use the bobbing motion of the waves to power a pump that creates electricity. Other offshore devices use hoses connected to floats that ride the waves. The rise and fall of the float stretches and relaxes the hose, which pressurizes the water, which, in turn, rotates a turbine. Specially built seagoing vessels can also capture the energy of offshore waves. These floating platforms create electricity by funneling waves through internal turbines and then back into the sea. Onshore Systems Built along shorelines, onshore wave power systems extract the energy of breaking waves. Onshore system technologies include: Oscillating Water Columns: Oscillating water columns consist of a partially submerged concrete or steel structure that has an opening to the sea below the waterline. It encloses a column of air above a column of water. As waves enter the air column, they cause the water column to rise and fall. This alternately compresses and depressurizes the air column. As the wave retreats, the air is drawn back through the turbine as a result of the reduced air pressure on the ocean side of the turbine. Tapchans: Tapchans, or tapered channel systems, consist of a tapered channel that feeds into a reservoir constructed on cliffs above sea level. The narrowing of the channel causes the waves to increase in height as they move toward the cliff face. The waves spill over the walls of the channel into the reservoir, and the stored water is then fed through a turbine. Pendulor Devices: Pendulor wave-power devices consist of a rectangular box that is open to the sea at one end. A flap is hinged over the opening, and the action of the waves causes the flap to swing back and forth. The motion powers a hydraulic pump and a generator.
  • Wave energy technologies extract energy directly from surface waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface. Renewable energy analysts believe there is enough energy in ocean waves to provide up to 2 terawatts of electricity. (A terawatt is equal to a trillion watts.)
stockmanchl99

Information about Biofuel, what is Biofuel, renewable energy solutions, Ethanol uses - 0 views

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biofuel

shared by stockmanchl99 on 12 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Basically biofuel is produced by using ethanol from naturally grown plant matter which allows for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly earth.
  • Bio fuel is a natural alternative from other fossil fuels and is attained from living or biological material that has just died. Basically biofuel is produced by using ethanol from naturally grown plant matter which allows for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly earth. To assist in the manufacturing of biofuel, the plants and plant-derived materials that contribute to its formation includes corn, corn cob, sugar cane, soybeans, flaxseed, rapeseed, vegetable oils, waste cooking oils, animal fats, tall oil and even cow manure. However, at present the most widely used source of bioeenergy is of course wood.
lefebvrekat99

Biodiesel as a Transportation Fuel - 0 views

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biodiesel form

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  • Biodiesel is an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources, such as soybeans or used restaurant grease. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in diesel engines with no major modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.
tvedepai00

Wave Power - 1 views

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wave cost co2 sustainable

shared by tvedepai00 on 12 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Wave power does not cause any greenhouse gases and is a form of renewable energy as we will simply never run out of waves.Even though equipment represents a considerable financial commitment, the fuel is free of charge and never limited by geopolitical borders. Finally, the damage to the natural environment is considered to be minimal and thus it will help stop climate change.
  • fieldingbry99 on 12 Mar 13
     
    "Wave power does not cause any greenhouse gases and is a form of renewable energy as we will simply never run out of waves. Even though equipment represents a considerable financial commitment, the fuel is free of charge and never limited by geopolitical borders. Finally, the damage to the natural environment is considered to be minimal and thus it will help stop climate change."
dextereli99

solar-power.jpg (430×354) - 3 views

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solar convert picture

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  • dextereli99 on 08 Mar 13
     
    process of solar energy
jack wells

Wind power - sustainable power generation from wind farms across the globe - 0 views

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Wind sustainable

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  • Wind power is safe, clean and increasingly affordable – with the potential for production on a much larger scale.Government support is crucial in ensuring the expansion of wind power. We believe such support should be transitional and limited. In the US, there is continuing uncertainty over the renewal of the production tax credit, which provides incentives to invest in wind energy. We are working with other wind energy suppliers to make an effective case for wind energy generation and the renewal of the production tax credit.Wind farms can provide large volumes of electricity (sometimes at a lower cost than conventional power generation)
  • Wind power is safe, clean and increasingly affordable – with the potential for production on a much larger scale.Government support is crucial in ensuring the expansion of wind power. We believe such support should be transitional and limited. In the US, there is continuing uncertainty over the renewal of the production tax credit, which provides incentives to invest in wind energy. We are working with other wind energy suppliers to make an effective case for wind energy generation and the renewal of the production tax credit.Wind farms can provide large volumes of electricity (sometimes at a lower cost than conventional power generation) Wind energy and the environment While wind farms can be an attractive alternative energy offering, they can also stir debate. During the planning stage for each new wind farm we assess the potential social and environmental impacts.The impact on wildlife and habitat The impact of wind farms on local residentsNoise from wind turbinesShadow flicker Interference with communications signalsWe then take steps to manage any negative impacts through engineering design changes, technology and other elements.
  • Wind power is safe, clean and increasingly affordable – with the potential for production on a much larger scale.Government support is crucial in ensuring the expansion of wind power. We believe such support should be transitional and limited. In the US, there is continuing uncertainty over the renewal of the production tax credit, which provides incentives to invest in wind energy. We are working with other wind energy suppliers to make an effective case for wind energy generation and the renewal of the production tax credit.
cottonetar98

BP Alternative Energy - wind power - how it works - 0 views

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wind convert form

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  • cottonetar98 on 11 Mar 13
     
    An interactive video about wind energy.
manzellaann99

Solar Power-Advantages and Disadvantages - 0 views

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advantage solar

shared by manzellaann99 on 11 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Advantage: Solar energy is a completely renewable resource
  • The Solar Cells and Solar Panels that are needed to harness solar energy tend to be very expensive when you first purchase them.
  • Solar powered panels and products are typically extremely easy to install
leonardsar99

How long has solar power been around? - Fort Smith Alternative Energy | Examiner.com - 0 views

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solar history

shared by leonardsar99 on 11 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Using the sun's power has been around as early as the 7th century B.C. when people were using it to build fires. It is hypothesized that in 2nd century B.C. Archimedes used the reflective surfaces of bronze shields to burn ships invading Syracuse. However, it was not until 1973 when the Greek navy actually experimented with the notion and successfully burned a wooden ship at 50 meters. Sunrooms were common in houses and public buildings in the 6th century A.D. These were so common that "sun rights" were given to individuals. Swiss scientist Horace de Saussure was credited with building the world’s first solar collector in 1767. For a more descriptive timeline, this timeline lists the milestones in the historical development of solar technology from the 7th century B.C. up to today.
  • Using the sun's power has been around as early as the 7th century B.C. when people were using it to build fires. It is hypothesized that in 2nd century B.C. Archimedes used the reflective surfaces of bronze shields to burn ships invading Syracuse. However, it was not until 1973 when the Greek navy actually experimented with the notion and successfully burned a wooden ship at 50 meters. Sunrooms were common in houses and public buildings in the 6th century A.D. These were so common that "sun rights" were given to individuals. Swiss scientist Horace de Saussure was credited with building the world’s first solar collector in 1767. For a more descriptive timeline, this timeline lists the milestones in the historical development of solar technology from the 7th century B.C. up to today.
  • whalenkil98 on 11 Mar 13
     
    how long has solar energy been around?
mannixjul00

How Does Tidal Energy Work - 0 views

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tide convert

shared by mannixjul00 on 03 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Tidal turbines use similar technology to wind turbines, although their blades are much shorter and stronger. So a good way to think of them is as underwater windmills. Basically the water currents turn the turbines, which in turn activate a generator that produces electricity. These systems work best where there are very strong tidal zones (Norwegian and British coastlines.) and although it is still in it’s infancy it does show great promise.The upfront cost of these tidal stream systems is very high and also installation and maintenance is difficult.
  • dpurdy on 03 Nov 12
     
    "Tidal turbines use similar technology to wind turbines, although their blades are much shorter and stronger. So a good way to think of them is as underwater windmills. Basically the water currents turn the turbines, which in turn activate a generator that produces electricity. These systems work best where there are very strong tidal zones (Norwegian and British coastlines.) and although it is still in it's infancy it does show great promise. The upfront cost of these tidal stream systems is very high and also installation and maintenance is difficult."
morrisseygra99

Biofuels | What are bio fuels and how are biofuels made - 0 views

www.biofuels.co.uk

biofuel

shared by morrisseygra99 on 22 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Bio fuels are a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
  • Some examples are that of biodiesel, which entails growing crops that contain high amounts of natural oil then through a process of hydrogenation or refining a more compatible bio diesel, substitute is created.
  • These are examples of first generation biofuels and due to their nature they may or may not be long-term economically or environmentally viable.
rodriguezjos99

Is Tidal Energy a sustainable way to produce power? | GreenAnswers - 4 views

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tide sustainable

shared by rodriguezjos99 on 22 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • It does not create any emissions that may contribute to global warming.
  • Tidal energy is most sustainable and beneficial as a tool in a larger tool belt of renewable energy sources needed to meet our energy demands.
  • albrechtjen99 on 08 Mar 13
     
    "tidal power is a renewable source of electrical power that is used in addition to other sources of energy. It does not create any emissions that may contribute to global warming. Tidal power is not entirely the most consistent source of electricity though, as it does not adhere to peak usage schedules, due to daily tidal cycles (differing energy harnessing potential between Ebb and Flood tides). Tidal energy is most sustainable and beneficial as a tool in a larger tool belt of renewable energy sources needed to meet our energy demands."
  • rodriguezjos99 on 11 Mar 13
     
    "Yes, tidal power is a renewable source of electrical power that is used in addition to other sources of energy. It does not create any emissions that may contribute to global warming. Tidal power is not entirely the most consistent source of electricity though, as it does not adhere to peak usage schedules, due to daily tidal cycles (differing energy harnessing potential between Ebb and Flood tides). Tidal energy is most sustainable and beneficial as a tool in a larger tool belt of renewable energy sources needed to meet our energy demands."
rutalil00

Wind Power - Converting wind energy into electricity - 0 views

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convert

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  • Wind power is produced by using wind generators to harness the kinetic energy of wind. It is gaining worldwide popularity as a large scale energy source, although it still only provides less than one percent of global energy consumption. The articles listed below explore wind power and its usage around the world.
  • Wind power is produced by using wind generators to harness the kinetic energy of wind. It is gaining worldwide popularity as a large scale energy source, although it still only provides less than one percent of global energy consumption. The articles listed below explore wind power and its usage around the world.
  • kurishkri00 on 24 Sep 13
     
    Wind Power News | Wind Power Forum | Wind Power Directory | Videos Wind power is produced by using wind generators to harness the kinetic energy of wind. It is gaining worldwide popularity as a large scale energy source, although it still only provides less than one percent of global energy consumption.
pettitmat99

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Biodiesel Production and Distribution - 0 views

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all

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    • pettitmat99
      pettitmat99 on 22 Oct 12
       
      great photo on the production of biodeisels
  • he production process converts oils and fats into chemicals called long-chain mono alkyl esters, or biodiesel. These chemicals are also referred to as fatty acid methyl esters, and t
  • Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils, yellow grease, and tallow.
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  • Raw or refined plant oil, or recycled greases that have not been processed into biodiesel, are not biodiesel and should be avoided
  • Fats and oils (triglycerides) are much more viscous than biodiesel, and low-level vegetable oil blends can cause long-term engine deposits, ring sticking, lube-oil gelling, and other maintenance problems that can reduce engine life
  • Biodiesel is distributed from the point of production to retail fueling stations by truck, train, or barge.
  • pettitmat99 on 22 Oct 12
     
    good website to find most information on biofuels
brockwaymck99

Reducing the Cost of Fuel Cells - 0 views

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cost hydrogem

shared by brockwaymck99 on 22 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Most folks don’t realize the depth of the economic problem that fuels cells pose for mass adoption.  Often there are price quotes running in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.  That’s because the catalysts of choice are the noble metals platinum or palladium.  These are very rare metals, more so than gold and have considerable market presence already in the automotive field.
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