(par 6.3.2.2. 4) Building a Solar Future
Building a Solar Future http://environmentamerica.org/programs/ame/building-solar-future The sky is the limit for solar power in America. Solar capacity has tripled in the last two years. But despite this progress, Americans still get less than 1% of our power from the sun and instead get most of our electricity from dirty and dangerous energy sources. That’s why […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 3.5) South Africa to use Oceanic Currents for 24-7 Uninterrupted Renewable Energy
South Africa to use Oceanic Currents for 24/7 Uninterrupted Renewable Energy http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Hydroelectric/South-Africa-to-use-Oceanic-Currents-in-First-Example-of-247-Uninterrupted-Rene.html By John Daly – May 07, 2012, 11:46 PM CDT Renewable power faces a number of hurdles in gaining wide-scale acceptance. The first is the world’s commitment to “traditional” power sources, in which trillions of dollars have been invested – coal, hydrocarbons, and for the […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 3.4) Ocean thermal energy conversion basics
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Basics http://energy.gov/eere/energybasics/articles/ocean-thermal-energy-conversion-basics August 16, 2013 – 4:22pm A process called ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses the heat energy stored in the Earth’s oceans to generate electricity. OTEC works best when the temperature difference between the warmer, top layer of the ocean and the colder, deep ocean water is about 36°F (20°C). These […]