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Sun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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  • Sunlight is Earth's primary source of energy.
  • The energy stored in petroleum and other fossil fuels was originally converted from sunlight by photosynthesis in the distant past.[119]
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Biofuels: What happened to biofuels? | The Economist - 0 views

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  • Ethanol, for instance, is an alcoholic biofuel easily distilled from sugary or starchy plants. It has been used to power cars since Ford’s Model T and, blended into conventional petrol, constitutes about 10% of the fuel burned by America’s vehicles today.
  • anonymous on 05 Oct 13
     
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When Solar Becomes Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels | azizonomics - 0 views

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  • If the trend continues for another 8-10 years, which seems increasingly likely, solar will be as cheap as coal with the added benefit of zero carbon emissions. If the cost continues to fall over the next 20 years, solar costs will be half that of coal.
  • When applied to electricity prices this predicts that solar generated electricity in the US will descend to a level of 12 cents (7 pence) per kilowatt hour by 2020, possibly even 2015 for the sunniest parts of America.
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Photovoltaic Cells - 0 views

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  • Photovoltaic cells are made of at least two layers of semiconducting material. The first layer has a positive charge; the next layer has a negative charge. When sunlight strikes the cell, the semiconducting material absorbs photons from the light. This process frees electrons from the negative layer, which move to the positive layer. This flow of electrons constitutes an electric current, which can be captured in a circuit connecting the two layers. The electricity generated by a photovoltaic cell can be used directly, stored in batteries or sold back to a utility company.
  • blackmerbru98 on 03 Oct 13
     
    yes but they will if you get enough of them they will outlast the fossil fuels but as this all burns out it can work as we will also by finding new planets we could find more and more fuels i expect this would . happen within a few decades of our time. as this might happen we could probably be able to live on other planets by then so when the sun actuly goes out we will be prepared
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Panels - 1 views

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  • blackmerbru98 on 03 Oct 13
     
    yes but they will if you get enough of them they will outlast the fossil fuels but as this all burns out it can work as we will also by finding new planets we could find more and more fuels i expect this would . happen within a few decades of our time. as this might happen we could probably be able to live on other planets by then so when the sun actuly goes out we will be prepared
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Electrical Power Generation from Biofuels - 0 views

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  • Generating plant fuelled by biomass uses conventional steam turbine electricity generating plant as used in coal fired power stations with modifications to the combustion chamber and fuel handling systems to handle the bulkier fuel.
  • anonymous on 03 Oct 13
     
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How Long Has Solar Power Been Around? | eHow - 1 views

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  • August Mouchout is credited with the creation of the first active solar motor. In 1861, he developed a steam engine fueled completely by the sun.
  • kenyonlau99 on 13 Mar 13
     
    "Ever since ancient Romans installed glass and mica around their southern-facing door entrances, people have been finding ways to harness the power of the sun. From those origins, solar energy has slowly progressed into a viable source for powering your home. Other People Are Reading"
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Electricity from Geothermal Energy - 1 views

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  • The heat from the earth's own molten core can be converted into electricity. This core consists primarily of extremely high temperature liquid rock known as magma. This "geothermal" heat circulates within the rock or is transferred to underground reservoirs of water, which also circulate under the earth's crust. Because of the near limitless ability of the earth to produce magma, and the continuous transfer of heat between subsurface rock and water, geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource.
  • faglejoh98 on 14 Mar 13
     
    "The heat from the earth's own molten core can be converted into electricity. This core consists primarily of extremely high temperature liquid rock known as magma. This "geothermal" heat circulates within the rock or is transferred to underground reservoirs of water, which also circulate under the earth's crust. Because of the near limitless ability of the earth to produce magma, and the continuous transfer of heat between subsurface rock and water, geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource. Geothermal resources have been harnessed as an energy source since the dawn of civilization, when natural hot springs were first used for cooking and bathing. The geothermal resources tapped to generate electricity are far more intense than those used for space heating and can reside as deep as 10,000 feet below the earth's surface. Capital costs for the construction of geothermal power plants are much higher than for large coal-fired plants or new natural gas turbine technologies. But geothermal plants have reasonable operation and maintenance costs and no fuel costs. Though more expensive than wind power in most cases, new geothermal electricity generation facilities are increasingly competitive with fossil options."
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What Is Hydrogen? (with picture) - 1 views

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  • olearydev99 on 14 Mar 13
     
    "Hydrogen is a highly flammable chemical element that occurs in great abundance throughout the universe. In fact, this element makes up approximately 75% of the universe, by volume, and it appears in a very large number of compounds, especially those which make up various organic materials."
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Where Does Geothermal Energy Come From - 0 views

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  • bounadaries and faults are cracks in the Earth’s crust where magma rises near or to the surface. Geothermal plants take advantage of this fact using water heated by this volcanic activity to produce electric power.
  • The best part is that it is clean energy. There is no way it can produce pollution that can harm the environment
  • hardingmar00 on 23 Sep 13
     
    where geothermal energy comes from
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DOE - Fossil Energy: Current Technology for Producing Hydrogen - 0 views

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  • Today, most hydrogen in the United States, and about half of the world's hydrogen supply, is produced through the steam reforming of natural gas. The U.S. demand for hydrogen currently is about 9 million tons per year. Of this amount, about 1.5 million tons is merchant hydrogen production that is sold to refineries and chemical plants. In refineries, hydrogen is produced as a by-product of naphtha reforming, and any supplemental hydrogen is produced from steam reforming of natural gas. The chemical industry also uses hydrogen, mostly to manufacture ammonia and other nitrogen-based fertilizers. Hydrogen for the chemical industry is also produced from steam reforming of natural gas, although some chemical plants use coal gasification (i.e., partial oxidation) to produce hydrogen. In total, about 95 percent of U.S. hydrogen production for supplemental refinery needs and the chemical industry is produced from natural gas using steam reforming technology.
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Energy Resources: Geothermal power - 2 views

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  • Geothermal energy does not produce any pollution, and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
  • No fuel is needed.
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Wind Turbine Syndrome | Wind energy: The "least sustainable energy option" - 0 views

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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.
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      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 
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