Bold New Approach to Wind 'Farm' Design May Provide Efficiency Gains Conventional wisdom suggests that because we're approaching the theoretical limit on individual wind turbine efficiency, wind energy is now a mature technology. But California Institute of Technology researchers revisited some of the fundamental … Continue reading
World Can Be Powered by Alternative Energy, Using Today's Technology, in 20-40 Years, Experts Say If someone told you there was a way you could save 2.5 million to 3 million lives a year and simultaneously halt global warming, reduce air and water pollution and develop secure, reliable energy sources -- nearly all with … Continue reading
Wind power may be invisible to the eye, but it can potent when correctly harnessed. Wind has been a source of energy for a long time. It was used by the Chinese and by the Babylonians 4,000 years ago, to power pumps for irrigation. In The Middle Ages, Europeans use windmills to grind corn. At present, wind power can be … Continue reading
Wind power is considered by many as an emerging technology, the truth of the matter is we have been using wind power for many hundreds of years to grind our corn and even for milking our cattle. With the dawn of the industrial revolution the use of wind to power machinery fell by the wayside as steam and eventually … Continue reading
This past few years saw rising interest expressed for renewable energy—the kind of energy that is abundant and free, being taken from natural resources like sunlight, water, rain, geothermal heat, wind, and tides. Because of concern over dwindling fuel supply and the increasing problem of global warming, numerous … Continue reading
In the past several years in Canada, the utilization of renewable energy has become a priority, especially in the forms of solar power and wind power. Another form of renewable energy in which Canada is beginning to see potential is that of wave and tidal power. Though much of the country's focus has been on the … Continue reading
Do you know anyone that does not want free electricity? It is certain that all of us do. As a matter of fact, if you could just discover the means to create enough free electricity right there at your very own house, you would most likely jump at the opportunity. With the price of gas to record levels and all your … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions When Considering Using Wind Power for your Home Due to the high cost of utility usage today coupled with the concerns of our environment by energy waste and pollution, many people around the world are taking a closer look into renewable energy solutions. One of the most popular topics on … Continue reading
Many families are understandably nervous heading into this winter season. It's a tough economic time and many people are worried about keeping their jobs and also keeping up with rising costs. However there are few cheap, or free, actions you can take to cut your energy bills. Here are just a few easy, yet effective, … Continue reading
The sky might literally be the limit for wind power — rotors spinning miles high could help supply electricity worldwide. "There is a huge amount of energy available in high-altitude winds," said researcher Ken Caldeira at the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology in Stanford, Calif. "These winds blow … Continue reading