It is unofficial - but around the world many of us agree on one thing: it is very likely that there will be an energy crisis in the future. We all know energy is a big issue in the contemporary world, and we have been convinced that humanity is at a crucial crossroads in its history because we face an energy shortage. Many … Continue reading
The potential of biomass as an energy source is enormous: experts have calculated that the planet produces eight times more biomass each year than its energy needs overall (though it currently puts only 7 percent of that available resource to use in energy production). It's not only a renewable resource, it's also a … Continue reading
The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, is a renewable resource originating deep within the Earth where temperatures can reach up to 6000°C. At a depth of five kilometres from the Earth’s surface, the temperature decreases to around 200°C. We can use the steam and hot water … Continue reading
Wind power is the harnessing and conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines. Wind energy has been used for thousands of years - to propel sailing ships or converted into mechanical energy to pump water or grind grain. Windmills are used in many countries (such as the … Continue reading