How It WorksTo generate biodiesel, the raw oil is subjected to a process called �transesterification.� This refining method uses of an industrial alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and a catalyst (substance that speeds up the
Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Biomass Energy
The term "biomass" refers to organic matter that has stored energy through the process of photosynthesis. It exists in one form as plants and may be transferred through the food chain to animals' bodies
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
What is geothermal energy?
Figure 1: Earth�s Temperatures Geothermal energy is defined as heat from the Earth. It is a clean, renewable resource that provides energy in the U.S. and around the world in a variety of applications
Sunday, January 15, 2012
How Geothermal Energy Works
IntroductionHeat from the earth can be used as an energy source in many ways, from large and complex power stations to small and relatively simple pumping systems. This heat energy, known as geothermal energy,
Monday, January 9, 2012
Water Converts Wood To Biofuel
It is not easy to make biofuels from food crops, mainly because it is controversial and it can raise the cost of corn and grain. This can influence the global food prices. On the
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Geothermal Energy: Intelligent Use Of The Earth�s Heat
Geothermal energy falls under the category of renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth. Geothermal energy is derived from heat within the
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Solar Energy
Solar Energy is the energy that is produced by the sun in the form of heat and light. It is one of the most renewable and readily available source of energy. The fact that
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
How Tidal Power Plants Work
The power of the rise and fall of the sea level or tidal power, can be harnessed to generate electricity.Tidal PowerTidal power traditionally involves erecting a dam across the opening to a tidal basin.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Wind Energy: Benefits of the Breeze
Today more than ever, the debate around the use of fossil fuels is putting out a lot of hot air. With climate change being challenged in Congress via the repeal of EPA regulatory authority,
Sunday, January 1, 2012
(1) What Is Solar Energy?
What is solar energy? Solar energy is the radiant energy produced by the Sun. It is both light and heat. It, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, account for
What is Tidal Energy?
Tidal energy, or tidal power, is a little known and little used energy source. Yet it is a very old energy source, dating back to the middle ages in Europe. Tidal energy is created
