It’s a fast race to green up our lives and our society. In fact, it has become more like a mission. With all that running from this CFL to that Energy Star dishwasher, we work up quite the proverbial sweat. Ironically, our answer to space cooling (usually via an air conditioner) is one of the least-green household appliances, sucking away at our fossil-fueled electricity nearly constantly and at an alarming rate. Yes there are Energy Star air conditioners, which greatly reduce energy usage, but these do little to curb our need for grid electricity. What if we could replace our need for conventional cooling systems?
Using Solar Heat to Cool Off: How AC is Going Green
By Land, Sea, and Air: Solar in Motion
Most of us are plenty familiar with the idea of solar energy. Every year it powers more homes, heats more pools, and provides more warm baths. But how many of us know that solar power could really drive us? And not just on land, but over water, and through the air. Solar technology is advancing fast and there are some solar pioneers out there working on getting us going; solar style. Here are some ways that solar power can move us, and move us soon:
Use Brown’s Gas to Save Fuel Cost
Yull Brown who was originally from Hungary developed the concept of developing gas from the chemical HHO through the use of an electrolyzer to split the elements of hydrogen and oxygen. Today, Brown’s gas is also known as HHO gas and more and more people are utilizing it. With the steady up rise of gasoline prices, many folks are looking for ways to cut down on their fuel consumption to save on money. Well here’s additional information about HHO gas that can possibly be a solution to your current situation.
Hydro Fuel Cell for Better Mileage
Do we have enough fossil fuel for everybody?
Everybody needs fuel. It’s a basic human need and we are all fossil fuel carnivores. Our society runs on it. And that is why when gas prices go up, everyone is affected. Because when fuel goes up, prices also go up too. Today fossil fuel is serving the needs of 7 billion people globally. What will happen to our fuel reserve today twenty years from now when this 7 billion number exponential booms? Will we have enough to sustain life? Unfortunately, our fossil fuel reserve has a limited mileage. It can’t keep up with our pace.
New Energy Source: Giant Rubber “Anaconda” Captures Energy from Ocean Waves
Researchers in the UK have invented a new device to harness the energy of waves in the ocean. The device is essentially a gigantic rubber tube, and has been dubbed the “Anaconda.”
Save On Utilities; Opt For Energy-Efficient Appliances
You may be wondering where all the figures in your electricity bill go when you’ve done everything to keep your consumption to a minimum. You unplug your microwave and TV as soon as you turn it off, and you keep the thermostat or air conditioner dials to temperatures within the threshold of your personal comfort. If you suspect an energy leak, you’re probably right; but it may not leak out like you expect it to be – maybe you’re wasting energy on appliances which do not comply with energy standards. If you still call your refrigerator an ice box due to its age, now’s as good a time as any to replace it with a newer model. But do take note though that just because an appliance is top of the line, it necessarily follows that it’s energy efficient. How do you determine if it consumes less energy for the same performance in the first place? You look for the Energy Star label.
Solar Power - Pros and Cons
With the depletion of the finite natural resources that the world relies on like coal and fossil fuel, alternative sources of energy are being sought out throughout the whole world in preparation for the day that we no longer have natural resources to use.
Biofuels: Why All the Hype?
There are actually a number of appellations regarding this energy source. In some parts of the world, biofuels are known as bioenergy. In others, the appellations range anywhere from agro-fuel to agri-fuel; to more definitive labels such as: bioalcohol, biobutanol, biodiesel, biogas, bioheat, biohyrdrogen, bio-oil, biomass, green crude, and a host of others.
Hydrogen Generator 101
A hydrogen generator is a machine that converts the energy found within hydrogen atoms into something that can be used for power. This is because hydrogen carries energy and does not act as a source of it.
“Islands” of Solar Energy: The Wave of the Future?
A Swiss scientist and researcher has developed an inexpensive method for creating a green eco-friendly power station capable of producing hundreds of megawatts: massive floating “Islands” of solar panels at sea. Thomas Hinderling, the CEO of a privately held Swiss research and development company has already secured $5 million to fund construction of the huge floating power stations.
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