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The Disadvantages of Renewable Energy
The pro renewable energy brigade paints a rosy picture regarding the future of renewable energy. While these sources are great in theory, they are not as perfect as some would like you to believe. This post will touch upon the disadvantages of the 5 primary renewable energy sources. Biomass energy is created by burning or [...]
Advantages of Renewable Energy
Like it or not, the earth is a finite source of nourishment and energy. It can offer us only so many natural resources before they start to dwindle. Although some will last for many generations into the future, the fact is that all natural resources are gradually being depleted. Eventual scarcity of non renewable natural [...]
Three Hot Geothermal Stocks
Green energy investors are always looking for the next hot sector or company in the green space. While everyone likes to jump onto a stock that is smoking higher, the real money is made by buying stocks after they have been beat down. Professional investors call this ‘bargain hunting’, and it’s the only way many [...]
What is Geothermal Power?
Geothermal power comes from energy left over from the original creation of the earth and sun energy absorbed at the surface. It has been used since the dawn of time for space heating and for bathing. Hot springs are an example of geothermal power being used for bathing in early times. In more recent years, [...]
Seven Prime Sources of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources can be classified into seven primary categories. These categories are bioenergy, earth energy, wind energy, wave power, tidal power, solar energy, hydropower, and geothermal. This post will provide a brief description of each of these renewable energy sources. Bioenergy is energy created from plant or animal based organic matter. Ethanol and biodiesel [...]
Renewable Energy Sources: Biomass Energy
In a never-ending search to discover better and more efficient renewable energy sources, biomass energy has shown itself to be a reliable alternative renewable energy source in many cases. As the term suggests, biomass is biological material derived from living or recently dead organisms. Items like wood, plants, cow dung, hydrogen gas, and alcohol fuels [...]
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