Tag: Renewable Energy

Wind Power at the Center of the New Energy Economy

Wind turbines are here to stay. They are increasing in numbers every day, and industry figures show that the amount of energy they are able to generate has reached tremendous levels. The nineteenth century belonged to coal, the twentieth to oil, and th…

June 18, 2013
3,000+ New Yorkers Converge on Albany for Anti-Fracking, Pro-Renewables Rally

Over 3,000 New Yorkers took time off work yesterday to send a message to Albany that they want Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature to reject fracking and lead the nation in renewable energy. Organizers noted that …

June 18, 2013
Prefab Marvel from NRJA: DOM(E)

The building has an self-supporting internal structure made from laminated timber with metal mounts, 200mm insulation and a 9mm fiber concrete slab covered with liquid rubber as exterior finish. On the inside the structure is covered with birch plywood which gives an impression of a warm, homely atmosphere. Both frame and filling for the dome…

June 17, 2013
Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Applications

Understanding all aspects of renewable energy is important. Read this post on thermoelectric energy, also known as the “Seebeck effect,” by Dr Harry Zervos, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx. All financial projections for the market come from IDTechEx.

June 14, 2013
Global Wind Day: Celebrate Renewables and Demand an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies

The publications report that 2012 was the second highest year ever for renewable energy investments, totaling $1.3 trillion since 2006. Additionally, the installation of new renewable energy continues to grow, adding new, clean energy capacity …

June 14, 2013