Tag Archives: Scientists

New battery produces electricity where freshwater meets saltwater

The result was a so-called “mixing entropy battery.” Alternating the flow of river water and sea water through the battery produces electricity to charge it. The process also can be reversed to remove salt from ocean water to produce drinking water. The scientists describe the battery a very promising potential addition to the ranks of solar, wind, and other renewable energy, and are working on modifications to make the device a commercial reality.

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Electric Cars Today (Part 1)

Peter Griffiths asked: An electric car is, quite simply, an automobile that is powered by electricity. An electric car has an electric motor and a controller for energising the motor. The energy is stored in its rechargeable batteries, which are re-energized by household electricity. That the electric car is 170 years old may sound surprising, but electric cars predate automobiles …

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Nuclear Power Still Not Viable in US Without Subsidies

AFTER 50 YEARS, NUCLEAR POWER IS STILL NOT VIABLE WITHOUT SUBSIDIES, NEW REPORT FINDS VALUE OF SUBSIDIES OFTEN EXCEED PRICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY PRODUCED; OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WANTS TO NEARLY TRIPLE LOAN GUARANTEES WASHINGTON (February 23, 2011) – Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the U.S. nuclear power industry has been propped up by a generous array of government …

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Looking To The Past Of Geothermal Energy

Richard Chapo asked: Geothermal energy is often viewed as a relatively new form of alternative energy. In truth, the use of geothermal energy stretches far back into the past. Looking To The Past Of Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy is literally, “earth heat”. This type of energy’s name comes from two Greek words: “geo” meaning earth, and “therme”, which means heat. …

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Pros of Using Geothermal For Your Home

Richard Chapo asked: After recovering from the shock of receiving your utility bill, you might be interested in alternative energy sources. Let’s consider the pros of using geothermal in your home. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because it comes from the core of the Earth on a continual basis. At its most basic level, it is really nuclear …

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California Voters – VOTE NO on Prop 23, the DIRTY ENERGY PROPOSITION

If you live in California and vote, please consider this as you go to vote next month: On November 2nd, the voters of California will be asked to make a choice that may very well determine the future of clean power in the United States. As many of you may be aware, several out of state oil companies have invested …

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Energy News Updates –

biomass pellet prices The type of wood pellets on sale as well as the type you choose to obtain will consequence how much maintenance you have to carry out on your pellet stove or boiler in addition to also how much you have to pay for the biomass pellets There are many dissimilar grades of quality of wood pellets on …

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The Cost Of Solar Power

The idea of not having to have an electric bill every month is intriguing to many. The price of building a solar electricity system is lower but the energy output is increasing. The bottom line is that it is beginning to make a lot more financial sense for people to find a way to create electricity for their home with …

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– week 16

power your vehicle on ethanol As people become more aware of the damage that has been done to our planet and to the environment questions have risen about what to do now to prevent further damage E ethanol is the name that a fuel consisting of percent ethanol and percent gasoline is called by in the United States Its less …

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– week 13

mss The number of conflicts in the world that are caused by the energy needs increases today Gradually the amount of oil gas and coal in the world decreases and their consumption is increasing particularly in developed countries Most of them have spent their own stocks And now they are dependent on third countries that play on this and continuously …

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– week 13

Alternative electricity suppliers Nowadays electricity is a must to fulfill our daily requirements Thus people are searching for means so that they can get cheaper electricity rather than paying high electricity bills which can weigh down heavily on their pockets It is not an easy task but you would be happy to know that the rates of the electricity are …

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Alternative Energy Updates – week 06

horse barn water heaters If you have enough wood working experience and carpentry skills you will find is rather simple to build your own horse barn for your loving animals People who own horses know how important it is to have a good and comfortable barn That is why there are so many articles on the internet on how to …

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Do You Know Enough About Natural Zeolites?

This healing mineral. Natural zeolites are known as a new kind of non – traditional raw materials. Zeolites are crystalline aluminosilicates of water containing cations of the elements of groups I and II of the periodic system, in particular, sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, strontium, barium. Moreover zeolites are known for their strong molecular – sieve effect. These adsorbents have a …

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Solar Energy Info

Perhaps everybody is aware of what solar energy is. For many years, solar power has been used however because of the inefficiency of the gadgets getting used, it cannot be utilised to its fullest potential. Analysts and scientists are continuously making enhancements thus that even standard of us will currently use solar energy for his or her houses and for …

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The Current Situation Of Solar Energy In USA And Japan

Solar may be a sustainable use of clean energy. In the hunt for sustainable development of human society, energy-saving building on the increasing use of solar energy is obtaining worldwide attention. The status of solar energy use in United States is getting higher! In United States, total energy consumption in building comes up to thirty% -ninety%. It’s changing into a …

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Alternative Energy Updates – week 04

Greenenergyfafree Want a way to keep money Something that has not been released for existence but now you can finally get the blueprints of how to make your own free electric generator Sound way too good to be valid But it is and it is absolutely free energy It’s a machine that you can make yourself and get free energy …

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– January 2010

alternative energy issues I remember the controllers in gas masks working at the crossroads of Tokyo in the mid ‘s Yes negative effects of industrialization and urbanization have reached Japan earlier and more painful than other developed countries However a country of volcanoes and earthquakes coped with the new of her disasters called Kogan that is to say industrial pollution …

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– January 2010

types of constructions In this article we will discuss some themes related to different types of constructions used to produce solar power We will begin from the grid-tied systems A utility-interactive solar power system makes electricity which is put directly to the grid The word grid-tied means that the system is tied verbatim to the grid This system will accumulate …

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– January 2010

forms of energy The number of conflicts in the world that are caused by the energy needs increases today Gradually the amount of oil gas and coal in the world decreases and their consumption is increasing particularly in developed countries Most of them have spent their own stocks And now they are dependent on third countries that play on this …

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