Capturing the Power of a Breeze: A Key to Off-grid Living
Capturing the Power of a Breeze: A Key to Off-grid Living
Why not produce your own electricity from wind energy? Wind power is one of the world’s most widely used renewable energy sources, and according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, it’s the top source of sustainable electricity generation in the United States. It is 100% renewable, eco-friendly, and free to generate. A group from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed a n
Tehnologia Erei de Aur
2021-03-15 155 vizionări
Wave Power: Earth’s Untapped Renewable Energy Resource
Wave Power: Earth’s Untapped Renewable Energy Resource
In today’s program, we’ll learn about wave power and how it could be the future source of clean energy for our planet. Wave power, also known as marine or ocean energy, captures the energy of tides, currents, and wind waves from the world's oceans, to generate renewable power. Unlike wind and solar conditions, the status of waves or swells can be easily forecast for periods of 48 to 72 hours in ad
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2021-02-27 319 vizionări
Waste to Energy – Turning Trash to Treasure
Waste to Energy – Turning Trash to Treasure
Traditionally, waste disposal has simply involved throwing solid waste material into landfills. However, these sites emit harmful by-products such as methane, dioxins, and leachate, which are harmful to the health of humans, animals, and the natural environment. In an effort to reduce the environmental and health damage caused by waste disposal, scientists and engineers along with the waste manage
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2021-01-29 517 vizionări