Renewable Energy

Sawdust to gasoline, in just 2 steps

The authors have this cute cartoon which illustrates the softwood sawdust being converted in a single 2-pahase container to more than 3 final products, via the liquid hexanes that are...

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Wind and its place in electricity generation.

The ancient windmills give some clue as to when windpower can be utilised to form a major contribution to a nation’s electricity supply. Romania here provides a lovely example of...

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King Sol Rules and Scores Well Too.

Where the sun don’t shine and the water has been contaminated, little progress can be made on renewing this earth of ours; Bay image; Credit: © Shutterstock Way out there...

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Hydropower means a lot worldwide

The traditional European mill race was formed from a dam, almost as natural as those of the beaver. Here Wisconsin is treated to a preserved mill from the good ol'...

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Fracking still rears its ugly head

The terrible drought in 58% of California affects the farming industry, but when the precious water is not safeguarded, then all politicians have to consider how to curtail an industry...

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Light energy stored in a battery at last

Through a mesh, the sunlight filters to the depths of the electrochemical powerhouse - well , we haven’t quite got the full potential that plants have managed, but the era...

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A Canadian Midas touch for solar cells

The finest gold network of atoms is to be incorporated invisibly into solar modules and will solve many electricity supply problems with the increased efficiency produced. Amazingly, the cost in...

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How to lighten your life: a solar power guide

We're not recommending solar ovens for household use, but these small furnaces in Nepal cook up a storm in remote villages The future of solar cells depends on the rapid...

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Sun Shine Powers new PVs

The sun supplies reproduction in the canola, growth in the trees and electricity from the PV cells in this photograph; Canola image; Credit: © Shutterstock While the US imposes anti-dumping...

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Energy aplenty from solar PV

In the leading solar energy nation, it's possible to fill up your car in Hamburg with half solar energy/half wind power! Electric car charging image; Credit: © Shutterstock In Europe,...

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