Alternative Energy

Alternative fuel vehicles are making their mark! Otherwise known as hybrids, they combine the best of both worlds with respect to electrical and internal combustion engine models. Their function is not to be confused with rocket science either! Simply put, if they are not recharging off the battery, they are drawing energy from it. It’s inevitable that these new types …

Photovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, all the time, thanks to ever-better designs which all them to focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning that each cell becomes cheaper to produce …

There are all kinds of creative and inexpensive ways to preserve energy in your home. The list doesn’t necessarily need to include bigger ticket items such as a new furnace, air conditioning unit, or energy saving heater. You can also adjust some of your home routines to save money as well. Appliances count for about a fifth of the average …

As a small business employer and home owner in an urban area I have found it to be necessary to take advantage of getting a background check on potential employees and even service providers in order to ensure that we are protected from having any problems in the work place. By doing a Criminal Background Check we take the extra …

Terry Z. Voster asked: Biodiesel can extend the life of your engine whether it is in your diesel equipped auto, truck, tractor, bus or highway rig. Biodiesel can increase the longevity of your engine by up to 100 %. Costs are reduced – whether it be for maintenance or vehicle replacement. The engine last longer , breaks down less frequently …

Simon Oldmann asked: In todays society, Researchers in the United States and around the world are searching for ways to develop alternate forms of fuel. With the ever-rising fuel costs, developing alternate energy is a priority. Bio diesel was developed to combat the high gas and oil prices. It is especially made for use in bio diesel cars and trucks. …

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A solar tower is a device that converts solar thermal energy (heat from the sun) into electricity. Solar towers are suitable for large-scale power generation. The Basic Component Parts of a Solar Tower Energy Plant * Solar Tower – The solar tower is simply a large structure with a boiler (a tank used to heat liquids) at the top. The …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Algae is a major renewable fuel which can be used to manufacture Biodiesel. One of the companies in New Zealand successfully developed a system for using sewage waste as a substrate for algae and then it produce bio-diesel. An alga is considered as the highest yield feedstock for biodiesel that can produce more enough oil compared …

Well the interminable election process is finally over and it ends with a historic day for America. Barack Obama is the new president of the United States. Energy was a big topic during this campaign as both sides tried to illuminate us with their vision of new energy policy for our country in the coming months. So now what? Does …

None of us want to be wasting unnecessary money on energy resources, but would instead take advantage of creative means to preserve energy. For older or less efficient homes, this could entail the purchase of a new energy saving heater, air conditioning unit, furnace, or other equipment. However, due care must also be taken to prevent the escape of warm …

I have several small business interests that require marketing materials,posters, and brochures. I just have to shout out about the fact that I am able to get my printing needs handled and the company does it using green printing techniques to boot. PsPrint has been my local printing fav for a couple years now. They use soy inks instead of …

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Gasoline prices are rising every now and then. That is because conflicts in the Middle East never falter to affect the pricing of the volatile oil commodity in the world market. Consequently, consumers around the world feel the domino effect of the phenomenon. Rising oil prices mean they are up for harder times along the way. That is why as …

It certainly makes a lot of sense in switching from conventional energy to solar energy as your primary source of energy to power up your home. In case you are still in the dark about the many benefits of solar energy then it is time to understand how home solar power generation can do the environment a lot of good, …

Joe Ratzkin asked: With more and more vehicles roaming and zooming through the streets and roads, it is not very likely that one day we will find ourselves waking up to a foggy environment. Smog would surely fill the air and children would no longer remember what it was like to live in a place where the breeze was fresh …

gmajor asked: I get asked the same questions all the time, whenever I’m out driving my Prius, so I thought I’d clear up some confusion via the Internet, about hybrid cars and what it’s like to own one. Send in your questions via e-mail at [email protected]. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll research it and post it in the …

A solar cell is a device which changes sunlight into electricity. A more technically term for a solar cell is a photovoltaic cell. The term “photo” derives from the Greek word for “light,” and the term “voltaic” comes from the word “volt” which means “electrical force.” A “cell” is a small receptacle or container containing electrodes which generate power. Thus, …