What is wind energy?Wind, that is moving air, possesses some kinetic energy due to its high speed. Wind is a result of the solar energy, as heating of land results in movement of air.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Nuclear Energy: Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
Earlier in the discussion about advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy we saw how nuclear energy is beneficial, if used in the right manner and its scope utilised to the fullest.However, there is a
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Nuclear Energy : Advantages of Nuclear Energy
What is nuclear energy?Nuclear energy is a powerful source of energy, generated during a nuclear reaction, by change in the nucleus of an atom. The source of nuclear energy is the mass of the
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Solar Energy: Disadvantages of Solar Energy
In our discussion about advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, we have already discussed advantages of solar energy. Now lets take a look at disadvantages of solar energy.However, this seemingly free source of energy
Saturday, June 16, 2012
(2) What is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is energy that people can obtain for free. The sun produces energy every single day that is completely wasted, but now it can be used. By using a solar system, people can
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Biomass Energy : Advantages and Disadvantages
What is Biomass Energy?Biomass means all materials which come from living organisms. For instance, waste material of plants and animals, wood, agricultural wastes, dead parts of plants and animals. Since all living organisms contain
Friday, June 8, 2012
Tidal Energy : Advantages and Disadvantages
Tidal Energy : IntroductionTides are the waves caused due to the gravitational pull of the moon and also sun(though its pull is very low). The rise is called high tide and fall is called
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
2 New & Innovative Ocean Wave Energy Devices
Ocean wave energy can be captured directly from surface waves. Blowing wind and pressure fluctuations below the surface are the main reasons for causing waves. But consistency of waves differs from one area of
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Earth receives an incredible supply of solar energy
The Earth receives an incredible supply of solar energy. The sun, an average star, is a fusion reactor that has been burning over 4 billion years. It provides enough energy in one minute to
