Photovoltaic shingles for your home
Photovoltaic shingles are changing the belief that many people have that PV systems are still centered around the standard solar module that looks something like this. These PV modules are usually made up of solar ’cells’ that are connected in series or parallell then have a protective case and covering placed around them to shield them from the elements. [...]
Best Renewable Fuel for Cars
Norwegian scientists done extensive research for the best fuel for cars.. Their analysis is based on a well-to-wheel approach that takes into account manufacturing, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and local and regional pollutants.Bottom of the table, unsurprisingly, are petrol vehicles, but coming in a close second last are hybrid vehicles that can run [...]
The Methanol Economy.
According to an article scheduled for the Dec. 3 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, ACS’ weekly news magazine, after grabbing headlines for years as the ultimate solution to world energy problems, the “hydrogen economy” has an emerging but lesser-known competitor called the “methanol economy,”In the article, C&EN Associate Editor Jyllian Kemsley describes how methanol, [...]
Wind Power gaining speed
There are many points to consider and many options to verify for effective use before considering a wind generator, The amount of energy you need is the most important consideration.. For small power needs like battery charging, there are portable wind generators that will work in most areas like construction, camping, and other areas [...]
How Wind Turbines Work
What is Wind Power?
Wind power is an alternative energy, that technically in the solar energy family. Uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and rotation of the earth are the cause of winds. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth’s terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Humans [...]
