-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: Biomass
Renewable Sources of Power Survive, but in a Patchwork
JUST a few years ago, the future of renewable energy looked as bright and shiny as a white turbine blade coming out of the mold. The federal government was handing out money under the stimulus package, states were approving clean … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable Energy
Tagged Biomass, China, Solar Power, USA, Wave Power, Wind Power
Leave a comment
Obstacles to Danish Wind Power
During howling winter weather two years ago, the thousands of windmills dotting Denmark and its coastline generated so much power that Danes had to pay other countries to take the surplus. The incident was the first of its kind, and … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable Energy
Tagged Biomass, Coal, Denmark, Electric vehicles, Gas, Netherlands, Renault, Wind Energy
Leave a comment
Biomass and Electricity, Part 2
ClearEdge PowerThe five-kilowatt ClearEdge module runs hydrogen through a fuel cell to make electric current. It is about the size of a kitchen refrigerator. Another pathway for converting gas to electricity is fuel cells, which produce electricity with no byproducts … Continue reading
Biomass and Electricity, Part One
FlexEnergyThe Flex PowerStation at Fort Benning in Georgia generates electricity from biomass in a landfill. Burning natural gas releases less heat-trapping carbon dioxide than burning coal does because it has only about half as much carbon per unit of energy. … Continue reading
Green energy investment soars to $260bn
New data shows worldwide funding of green energy projects rose by 5% last year A Solyndra solar panel factory in California. The fallout from the company’s failure does not seem to have affected investment in green energy in the US. … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable Energy
Tagged Biomass, Brazil, China, Geothermal, Green Energy, India, Investments, Solar Energy, USA, Wind Energy
Leave a comment
Scottish renewable electricity on track for ‘record year’
Figures reveal country is likely to produce its highest ever levels of electricity from renewable sources Wind turbines in East Renfrewshire. Scotland is set to generate a third of its electricity from renewable sources in 2011. Photograph: Murdo Macleod Scotland … Continue reading
Why I’m lending my voice to community renewable schemes
When you bring together people, communities, like-minded NGOs and companies, really big changes can happen A graphic showing different energy sources that provide green energy at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage. Photograph: rivercottage.net About four years ago, we installed a wind … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable Energy
Tagged Bioenergy, Biofuels, Biomass, Electric Vehicle, Solar Energy, UK, Wind Power
Leave a comment
With backing, biomass can help meet energy needs
Tohoku quake debris providing short-term boost KAKOGAWA, Hyogo Pref. — It’s an article of faith among Japan’s fossil fuel advocates that because the country has no natural resources, it must import more than 80 percent of its energy needs. Chemistry … Continue reading
What are bioenergy and biofuels – and are they a good idea?
Biodiesel can be used as a diesel substitute and is made from recycled cooking oil. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Bioenergy describes any energy source based on biological matter – everything from an dung cooking fire or a biomass power station … Continue reading
Green groups angered as biomass plant approved
Wood-burning plant in Wales to create 700 jobs, but critics say bioenergy drive is based on false belief that it is carbon-neutral Holyhead, Wales, where the biomass plant is due to be built. Photograph: Richard Klune/Corbis The government has given … Continue reading
Posted in Renewable Energy
Tagged Bioenergy, Biomass, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Solar Energy, UK, Wind Energy
Leave a comment
Kleenergy Ecosystems 