29th January 2007
When people think of wind power as a renewable energy, they tend to envision images of a couple of wind turbines twirling in the wind. The Tehachapi Wind Farm is an example of wind power on a large scale.
The Tehachapi wind farm is located in Kern Cou...
29th January 2007
Much of the discussion of renewable energy sounds great, but what are the practical numbers? Well, wind power started to show tangible results in 2006 in the US.
Wind power is simply the harvesting of the wind currents to create energy for our electri...
21st January 2007
Whether we like to admit it or not, we are headed for a double whammy – oil and natural gas are running out. When looking at alternatives, wind power is one of the better choices.
Wind power is considered a renewable energy source because it will be...
03rd January 2007
When discussions of renewable energy are undertaken, the focus is often on large scale projects. In truth, the answer may be platforms developed for a more local application.
Micro Wind Turbines For Cities
When renewable energy is discussed, most p...
03rd January 2007
When it comes to breaking our oil addiction, solar energy is often sited as a perfect renewable energy platform. There are problems with it from a cost perspective, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The Solar Energy Breakthrough Everyone Mi...
03rd January 2007
Earlier this year, Texas passed California as the top producer of wind power in the country. California appears poised to take back the title with a huge new project.
Nearly One Million Homes in California to be Powered by Wind
As society begins to...
22nd December 2006
Discussions about energy supplies have come front and center these days. While many debate the amount of oil we have left, fewer discuss what happens when we pass our peak production.
When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World
Oil, oil, oil....
22nd December 2006
Although oil gets the media attention, natural gas also plays a major role in the energy needs of the world. So, how much natural gas is left in the world? The answer may surprise you.
How Much Natural Gas is Left?
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that...
22nd December 2006
There is no disputing that the industrial revolution and current economies of first world countries run off of fossil fuels such as oil. With rising prices, the question of oil supply is an important one.
How Much Oil is Left in the World?
How impor...
22nd December 2006
As time passes, solar power is becoming a more cost effective and flexible power source. One area where it is being used with little fanfare is desalination of water.
Removing Salt from Water Using Solar Power
It is rather ironic that the majority ...
15th November 2006
Any discussion of carbon fuels tends to carry the assumption they are all the same. There are, however, many different types of carbon fuels comprising this energy source.
Types of Carbon Fuels
While all carbon fuels are generally used for the same...
15th November 2006
Because of carbon fuels, we have gone from a horse and buggy lifestyle to the digital revolution. Understand the history of carbon fuels, and you understand the advancements in our way of life.
History of Carbon Fuels
There are many different ways ...
15th November 2006
Currently, there is a great debate in our society surrounding carbon fuels. To understand the issues associated with them, one first needs to understand the process in forming carbon fuels.
Forming Carbon Fuels
Carbon fuels are the most widely used...
15th November 2006
In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just what are carbon fuels?
What are Carbon Fuels?
Carbon fuels form one ...
15th November 2006
Ah, the evil carbon fuels. Carbon fuels that were once exalted as the power source for the industrial revolution are now demonized because of global warming. There are, however, positive aspects to carbon fuels.
Positive Aspects of Carbon Fuels
Car...
