John Hutton, Business Secretary has announced plans to build 7000 offshore wind turbine generators in the next 12 years, increasing the amount of energy generated from wind 30 times. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

One of wind powers drawbacks is no one wants it to mar their view. They want it to mar someone elses of course. Placing the turbines far off shore could help alleviate the problem. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The station has offset its electricity with 100 percent certified energy certificates, according to station officials.

That means every bit of power used at the studios on the 2400 block of North First Street in San Jose is replaced on the grid by clean energy created by wind farms. picked by johnnytitan 2 years ago

It turns out wind power, solar power and lunar power are not the only possible renewable energy sources for our future. Dirt power might be next. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Wind power generation is expected to be a clean and environmentally friendly natural energy source, but a new kind of environmental problem has surfaced as infrasonic waves caused by windmills are suspected of causing health problems for some people. picked by kakana 9 months ago

Iowa Stored Energy Park plans to use compressed air to store power generated by wind turbines. picked by rambler 3 years ago

Everybody wants to have a cleaner Earth, but few of them take any actions. One of those people is Doug Selsam, who designed high-power wind turbines that can generate enough energy to power a home. The wind turbines measure about 14-18 inches in diameter and they can generate an impressive amount of 200 watts for a 20 mph wind, but the wind turbines could do better if the winds are stronger. picked by sandossu 2 years ago

Converting livestock manure into a domestic renewable fuel source could generate enough electricity to meet up to three per cent of North America’s entire consumption needs and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A new energy concept called a solar tower could generate enough electricity for 200,000 homes. Looking like a giant smokestack, it would release no noxious fumes — just sun-heated air. picked by deEPCHIll 2 years ago

Ever wondered just how much surface area you would need to supply the entire world with all of its power needs using only energy collected from solar panels? Luckily for us the Land Art Generator Initiative have done all the math.

A related link in the article shows an alternative map based on offshore wind power. picked by Bingo 6 months ago

They used to mine coal Carbon. Now this patch of Wyoming is a battleground in the debate over the clean energy source of the future: wind power.

At the heart of the dispute are plans that conservationists fear could disrupt threatened habitat such as sage brush, a dwindling piece of the region's fragile ecosystem picked by Bingo 8 months ago

What's more important to Vermont residents when it comes to the environment? The preservation of their picturesque mountaintops or renewable energy? The plans for windmills may mar the landscape, but perhaps the benefits are far greater. picked by ybne1else 4 years ago

Other countries have unveiled plans recently for large-scale renewable energy projects, but the U.S. has some impressive projects of its own. Trade Wind Energy is planning a very ambitious wind farm in Iowa. One that will cost $1.5 billion and, when completed, will generate 500 MW of energy. picked by D8493001LL 1 year ago

Hydrogen generators can be used for clean energy and used in all sorts of applications including automotive, backup power, industrial and even for large power plants. picked by hydrokevin 2 years ago

I didn't know there were so many ways to try to get energy from waves. There are a couple of videos showing how some of the systems work. picked by JFargo1688 1 year ago

As the sizes of sensor networks and mobile devices shrink toward the microscale, and even nanoscale, there is a growing need for suitable power sources. Because even the tiniest battery is too big to be used in nanoscale devices, scientists are exploring nanosize systems that can salvage energy from the environment. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The impetus is climate change. Nuclear power is touted as the one major electricity source that's emission-free and reliable, able to generate massive amounts of power night and day, in wind and calm. picked by kakana 12 months ago

California's electricity grid manager warned that power to large energy consumers is likely to be cut later Thursday to keep the state's lights on. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

One of the most widespread misconceptions out there is that a higher power supply unit will automatically mean a higher energy consumption and of course a higher power bill. picked by maxriter 3 years ago

A new proposal to improve a 75-year-old dike, the Afsluitdijk, in The Netherlands could make it the world’s leading site for generating saltwater power— a clean, renewable energy source which is 30-40% more efficient than burning coal. picked by tgkprog 1 year ago