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Irish Onshore and Offshore Wind Projects Gather PaceHaving signed the Kyoto Protocol, Ireland is currently spearheading a proactive approach in the development of its wind energy sector. With the...

The South Carolina Biomass Council (SCBC) is a syndicate of biomass energy production companies in the United States's state of South Carolina. Dr. Nicholas C.Rigas, the Director of South...

What is Direct Geothermal Energy? [br]Geothermal energy has been in use for more than two thousand years. However, till recently, the scale of application of this source of energy...

Industrial-Grade Production at Solar Photovoltaic Plants Gains TractionSolar farms are catching on globally, as they have great potential to facilitate electricity production. Countries such as Spain, Portugal and now...

IntroductionThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India is conducting a comprehensive Wind Power Program with nationwide coverage. The Ministry is essentially acting as a catalyst in the...

Wind power is generated by capturing the kinetic energy of wind and converting it into electrical energy by a turbine. Turbines are of two types: Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs),...

IntroductionLiquid biofuels are fuels which can be sourced from a variety of ecological options. Prominent among them being biodegradable municipal waste, agricultural product, biodegradable industrial waste and forest products....

Wave Power Projects in US, Scotland and China The US issued its first license in the renewable energy sector for a wave energy project in 2007. In 2008, Scotland’s...

Renewable, Alternative and Sustainable Energy Investment Options With predictions of peak oil and depleting fossil fuel reserves, the alternative energy industry is poised for a boost. The prospects of...

History of Geothermal Energy (Geothermal Electricity) [br]Geothermal energy has found its way into the limelight, following the oil crisis and increased focus on the environment. However, development efforts centered...