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The transition to renewable energy is set to deliver an economic pay off as well in the years to come. Various studies show that a shift to alternative energy sources will raise the GNP in the coming decade and create new jobs, as Prof. Eicke Weber, spokesperson for the Fraunhofer Energy Alliance, points out More »
Over the last few years, wind and solar proponents have been battling it out to take the top spot in the clean energy discussion. However, when it comes down making a purchase on a smaller scale, solar is king. Solar panels are smaller, more discreet and, most importantly, they’re a proven commodity.
Still, that doesn’t mean they’re always the best option. According to Earth2Tech, the “small” wind turbine market is expected to double by 2013. By the way, I put “small” in quotes because were talking small in terms of output (100KW or less), not size. Look at the 100KW turbine in the picture and you’ll see what I’m talking about. More »
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A report recently published in an online journal called Advanced Materials points out that a process has been developed by the researchers at the Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory that can produce thin and constant light absorbing layers on textured substrates. This increases light absorption by polymer solar cells, thereby increasing their efficiency and enabling its best use.
Why has polymer solar cell technology failed so far?
Mr Chaudhary says that since it is already being used in silicon-based solar cells, the use of textured substrate to increase the working capacity of solar cells is More »
The solution to the world’s energy crisis might be found in a magnetic device that utilizes both ambient temperature and magnets to generate power. In theory, the “Searl Effect Generator” (SEG) has the potential to run completely on its own through a complex interaction between various materials, resulting in an unlimited supply of free and clean energy.
Discovered by John Roy Robert Searl in 1946, the “Searl Effect”, as it is called, effectively captures the kinetic energy generated by More »
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Every wind and solar project requires some form of reliable backup power.
When the wind isn’t blowing and the skies are overcast, power providers must be able to turn to another source of energy quickly to meet demand. Concerns about grid reliability have grown amid the construction of more wind and solar projects.
Pumped storage hydropower, a clean source of energy and a proven technology, is viewed by many as the best way to provide utility-scale backup power for the growing number of wind and solar projects in the U.S.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering about 60 proposed pumped-storage facilities in the U.S. More »
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Wind energy stocks provide an alternative investment option for individuals or companies who are looking at supporting the development of alternative energy sources throughout the world for both domestic and commercial applications. The ability to purchase stocks in companies that specialize in wind energy production (either pure wind energy or a combination of wind energy and an alternative) allows individuals to profit from the growing trend of alternative energy sources while at the same time supporting the production and development of environmentally friendly energy production worldwide. More »
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