Electrolysis is actually a very simple process involving water, electricity and often an electrolyte (like salt, creating salt water).   A search on renergy cafe of electrolysis will produce many articles and videos of electrolysis is process.  But for our purposes we will be using a very simple model and picture to describe this process.
When electricity [...]

Everyone is talking about energy efficiency. Many energy providers have already begun to catch on to the fact that using renewable sources might be a good idea, and have started to use solar and wind power
alongside coal and gas to create energy. Eventually it is hoped that energy providers will rely more on renewable sources [...]

Since moving into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue just three months ago, President Obama and the First Lady have added their personal touch to the White House landscape.  There is an organic vegetable garden (see more) on the South Lawn.  A gleaming new swing set (see more) has been installed a short distance away and within sight [...]

Homeowners looking to “paint their house Green”, so to speak, have several options available to them, learn more.  Going green not only helps the environment by lessening the home’s carbon footprint, but also saves money by making it more energy efficient. One of the many ways to improve your quality of living while preserving our [...]

According to the World Nuclear Association, 30 countries world wide operate 435 nuclear power plants and create 16% of the worlds power.  This is a substantial amount of energy created with out burning coal, but is it renewable?  The truth is uranium is not renewable and at this time there is no process in use [...]

The western side of the United States is located along a section of what is called the “Ring of Fire,” a line of seismic and geothermal activity.  This region in particular is capable of generating a substantial amount of the United States power that is currently being powered by coal.  According to the Geothermal Education [...]

I receive many calls for people who want to generate all of their electricity with solar power. They are usually shocked when I tell them what it will cost. Perhaps I can explain why …
 
Let us start with electricity. You buy electricity from the power company.The power company charges you a “delivery” charge and “usage” [...]

     Many advancements, like the ones made by Ohio State University (see Solar Energy Breakthough at OSU) indicate that in the not so far future solar energy has the potential to begin significantly supplementing our energy needs.  The current photovoltaic cell does offer us a glimpse at future solar possibilities. Unfortunately, due to its bulky size to output ratio [...]

There is amazing potential with this ne renergy source. Check out more at Startech Environmental’s website.

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