Make electricity with steam at home?
This is probably a silly idea but I really like the idea of making my own electricity. I’ve thought about solar and wind but neither would really work for me. My wife & I will be building a new home in 9-10 years and I have a new idea…. We want to have one of […]
Exelon City Solar Project Far South, Chicago
From Brownfield to Greenfield – Visualizing the Worlds Largest Urban Solar Power Plant. Today, Exelon and SunPower announced plans to develop a 10 megawatt solar power plant in the south side of Chicago- the largest of its kind in an urban setting. Considering this monumental announcement, on Earth Day nonetheless, we decided to create a […]
How does Solar Panels works and what is the cost of getting a solar panel installed.?
I have heard a lot about solar panels and I want to know how these solar panels works and is it really possible to generate electricity using solar panels. And what is the cost of getting a solar panel installed?
Question about Ion propulsion?
NASA’s Deep Space 1 probe used ion propulsion technology to propel it into outer space. Ion propulsion uses an electric charge to ionize atoms such as xenon. These ions are funneled from the exhaust of the craft at such high speends that it is pushed in the opposite direction and propelled into space. The electrical […]
How do solar plants and hydroelectric dams generate electricity?
Can anyone explain to me in a simple way how solar plants and hydroelectric plants generate electricity? I’ve done research, but I’m a little confused. Please note, I am not asking how solar panels work. I want to know how solar PLANTS generate electricity.
What are the advantages of geothermal energy?
I’m doing a project in class on the advantages of geothermal energy, we have to convince everyone else that geothermal energy is the best energy source. I’d like to know anything and everything that is good about it. Thanks!
I can has oil conspiracy?
Black cat says big oil is the cause of the energy crisis and the high cost of gas and kitty litter.
Do you think 9/11 conspiracy people are worth your energy?
They are wrong,just ignore them. Just so you all know, I tend to lean away from the official story. I only asked this question to try and understand the venom aimed at “9/11 truthers”. Not much help here.
stanley meyer’s water powered car fact or fiction?
There is news that stanley meyer’s full body of research has been discovered, meaning his work can be completed.which is good news but it depends on whose hands it falls in to.If it falls in to a oil company’s clutches it will never be seen again.I want too see this invention mass produced.I have seen […]
Human electric hybrid v2
The concept vehicle in the animation is a human-electric hybrid. You power the generator and the electric motor drives the vehicle. You can also drive it as an electric vehicle if you don’t want to or are unable to pedal your self. This is my entry in the Innovate or Die contest www.innovate-or-die.com with just […]
What impact will it have on Africa with the world converting all the “food” into biofuel?
What is going to happen to the poor nations in Africa with the World converting their own surplus maize, soya etc into biofuel? Will this mean that their will not be anymore free “handouts” to the poorer/war and drought stricken nations in Africa by the richer nations? Allready here in South Africa sunflower oil has […]
Can a ion engine work inside the earth’s atmosphere?
a very small one.
Solar power runs new technology at Krause
Solar power runs new technology at Krause Karen Harmon is combining the power of the sun to power new technology at Krause Elementary. It is a combination that has worked well as both a teaching theory and practical energy saver. Read more on The Armada Times
What are some options for electric or hybrid cars?
I was looking for buying a new car and have been wanting to get a new fuel efficient car. Since i drive a lot I will be needing some good fuel efficiency. But with my limited spending I was looking for some government programs and agencies that could help with purchasing a hybrid or electric […]
The Ripple Effect: Increased Demand for Alcohols on Biofuel and Food Staple Prices in America
How will the increased demand for alcohols affect the price for biofuel and food staples in America? There has been concern expressed that the demand for alcohol (ethanol) used is the production of biofuel will result in an increase in the price of food staples in less developed nations. In America, methanol, instead of ethanol, […]
Is there a clean way to extract Hydrogen fuel?
Honda plans to release a Hydrogen fuel cell car in 2008. I know You can extract Hydrogen fuel by “splitting” water with an electric current, but that electricity comes from a power plant, which generates greenhouse gases. Is there a totally clean way to extract Hydrogen fuel?
Water-fuel car unveiled in Japan
Japanese company Genepax presents its eco-friendly car that runs on nothing but water. The car has an energy generator that extracts hydrogen from water that is poured into the car’s tank. The generator then releases electrons that produce electric power to run the car. Genepax, the company that invented the technology, aims to collaborate with […]
Why do wind turbines that generate electricity have only three giant blades.?
I can only guess that wind turbines used to generate electricity have only 3 blades because it is the most efficient design. If this is the most efficient design, then why do house fans have more blades. Why are they not made with 3 blades?
what kind of ship looks better? Wind powered sailing ships or fuel injected steel ships?
I know that steel ships outclass a wooden or wind powered ships but what type of ship looks better?For me it’s the sailing ships.Because they seem so graceful.
Can you connect turbines to a steam generator to power a house?
I have a 12kw steam generaqtor and I want to know if there’s a way to hook up turbines to create that much power.