Basic Information on Renewable Energy Types
 Solar
Photovoltaic, as known as PV energy or solar cells, is becoming one of the smartest and environmentally friendliest fields of technology. Put into simple terms PV energy is concerned with using solar panels to provide electricity. Each solar panel contains a semi conducting material which absorbs the photons of the sunlight... Read more
The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, and generates a tremendous amount of clean, renewable energy that largely goes unharnessed. In any country of the world alone, enough solar energy is received to equal the output of hundreds of power stations. If this energy could be harnessed, it could go a long way to reducing our use of fossil fuels... Read more
Solar water heating is becoming one of the smartest ways to heat your house, cut down on your monthly costs for heating up water and do your part to help reduce your output of carbon dioxide. This is because solar water heating is a cost effective way to generate hot water to your home using the sun. The sun is responsible for all life on Earth... Read more
Many of us know the benefits to solar hot water heating systems. However, the energy from the sun can also benefit us immensely in the warmer climates. The sun's energy can also be used in solar air conditioning. On those especially hot summer days, an air conditioner can waste a lot of energy and cause your electricity bill to soar... Read more
 Water
Tidal power is not as popular as some of the other traditional forms of renewable energy but this does not it's not making waves, literally. Tidal power works by exploiting the flow of coastal tidal waters into electricity. Tidal power technology is very similar to hydroelectric power plants and dams. Essentially, gates and turbines are installed... Read more
Hydroelectric power is renewable energy that comes from water. And, because the earth is comprised of 2/3rd's water, it only makes sense to use this water and convert it into energy. Hydroelectric power, also called hydroelectricity is used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. In countries such as Switzerland, Canada and Norway... Read more
 Wind
Wind Power is all about converting wind energy into electricity. Wind is kinetic energy and all depends on the temperature and pressure in the air. Generally all air movement is caused by the sun. To make use of this air movement is done by wind turbines. So what is a wind turbine? A wind turbine is a propeller-like system... Read more
 Earth
Geothermal energy is energy that comes from the heat within the earth. We all know that the earth's core is filled with magma as well as steam and hot water. The raw form of geothermal energy is usually found in hot springs, , geysers, volcanoes and fumaroles. All of this can be used as energy to generate electricity, heat buildings and provide us... Read more
Biomass energy comes from agricultural crop residues, industrial waste and energy plantation. The energy of biomass originates from plants that converted the sun's energy through photosynthesis and stored it in different forms. This stored solar energy can be converted to electricity, fuel and heat. In a sense, biomass energy is all about getting... Read more
Modern engineering has put the power of choice back into the hands of the consumers, as to what goes into the petrol tank. Why not try bio fuels? Bio fuels don't interfere with the car's functioning, and it's good for all seasons. Some engines will accept straight vegetable oil, but vegetable oil is significantly thicker than processed petrol... Read more
 Other
Fuel cells are the battery for a greener tomorrow. Like batteries, fuel cells generate electricity through a chemical reaction. Essentially, fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and water with a series of chemical reactions thrown in for good measure, of course. By now, you have surely heard of the movement to "go green"... Read more
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