(par 6.3.2.2. 6.1) Biomass Explained

Biomass explained https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass/ Biomass—renewable energy from plants and animals Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass contains stored chemical energy from the sun that is produced by plants through photosynthesis. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through various processes Biomass was the […]

(par 6.3.2 ) Two massive gravity batteries are nearing completion in the US and China

Two massive gravity batteries are nearing completion in the US and China https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/two-massive-gravity-batteries-are-nearing-completion-in-the-us-and-china By Jijo Malayil  Created: Apr 24, 2023 11:04 AM EST The system helps to plug the gap when it comes to renewable energy sources. As a solution to the unpredictable nature of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, gravity batteries are […]

(par 6.3.2.1.1.7) What is thorium and how does it generate power?

What is thorium and how does it generate power? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/nov/01/what-is-thorium-nuclear-power Tue 1 Nov 2011 16.09 GMT Thorium is a radioactive chemical element that could in theory be used to generate large quantities of low-carbon electricity in future decades. Compared to the uranium that powers today’s nuclear plants, thorium is more abundant and widely distributed in […]