Hydroelectric Dam

by adminlet on February 9, 2010

A 3D project presents how hydroelectric generator works inside a dam

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Two grants totaling $1.7 million have been approved for studying offshore wind technologies in Michigan.
The Chicago Tribune reports the grants come from the state’s Public Service Commission:
Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center and the University of Michigan’s Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute are getting $1.3 million for jointly researching offshore wind and [...]

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French Engineering Firm to Buy Cal. Solar Company

by adminlet on February 9, 2010

A California-based solar company capable of building solar facilities that put out as much energy as a plant running on non-renewable fuels is being bought by a French engineering firm best known for its nuclear capabilities.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Areva will buy Ausra, a startup specializing in large-scale solar power:
The deal will give [...]

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This video is interviews from students that worked on Biomass stoves and Solar Ovens. These simple efficient cooking technologies combat Indoor Air Pollution which is the #1 cause of death for children under the age of five in developing countries.

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What REAL harm is there taking steps to reduce or completely eliminate our “possible” contributions? Do you think making the applicable changes will impact our economy as … Humm… Your or other U.S citizens high paying blue and white collar jobs being shipped overseas?
Unless you are really rich, you losing your job will have a [...]

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Asia’s First Professional Offshore Wind Power Market Event Receives Great Attention The Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association , Global Wind Energy Council and Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Shanghai branch of the China International Trade Promotion Committee, once again join forces to build Asia’s first professional platform focused on the offshore wind [...]

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Power outage illuminates a rising energy demand

by adminlet on February 8, 2010

Power outage illuminates a rising energy demand People closed their laptops, stopped watching television, dug out headlamps and set out onto the black streets to gather in candle-lit restaurants and bars. When the lights soared back on, cheers were audible on main street. Read more on Telluride Daily Planet

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Direct Fuels Biodiesel

by adminlet on February 8, 2010

The media was treated to a biodiesel plant tour today at Direct Fuels Biodiesel in Euless, TX. It was a very comprehensive tour that included the facilities and learning about their process and even how they test for quality. Jacob McClernon, Quality Assurance Specialist showed us their cold soak filtration test.

We [...]

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Daily News—02/08/10

by adminlet February 8, 2010

 
GM’s new 2011 diesel-powered pickup trucks will be certified to burn B20 biodiesel

GM's new 6.6-liter “LML” Duramax V-8 turbodiesel for its 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups will be capable of burning B20 biodiesel fuel, according to a GM press release issued early Monday.
B20 is a blend of 80 percent conventional [...]

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Physics 13.6.1d – Hydroelectric Power

by adminlet February 8, 2010

Hydroelectric power. From the high school Physics course by Derek Owens.

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