ALTERNATE ENERGY RESOURCES
Tags: RENEWABLE energy sources; WIND power; ELECTRICITY; SOLAR energy; ENERGY development
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- Wind and Solar Sources for Energy. Alam, S. M.; Shaikh, A. H. // Economic Review (05318955);Jun/Jul2007, Vol. 38 Issue 6/7, p24
The article reports on the impacts of continuous power shortages in Pakistan and discusses the strategies the country must undertake to respond to these energy-related problems. Continuous power shortage could impair the current pace of economic growth of the country. To overcome the energy...
- Renewable Energy Effort: Our Opportunity Is Now. Isely, Paul; Singh, Hari // Grand Rapids Business Journal;7/9/2007, Vol. 25 Issue 28, p36
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- Sunshine state. Miller, Peta // International Power Generation;Sep2000, Vol. 23 Issue 8, p20
Reports on efforts in Australia to develop and encourage investment in green energy sources. Focus on renewable energy resources; Queensland's success with wind and solar power generation; Government initiatives to promote green energy production.
- Integrating Variable Renewable Generation in Utility Operations. Jones, Lawrence E. // Utility Automation & Engineering T&D;Apr2009, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p32
The article focuses on the challenges faced in incorporating wind and solar energy into utility operations. It also discusses the tools being developed in order to make it possible for utilities to incorporate variable resources while keeping grid reliability. It noted that utilities and power...
- Renewable Energy in Southeastern Europe - 2010. // SeeNews Research & Profiles (Industry Profiles);2011, p1
The article presents data and analyses on the renewable energy sources (RES), particularly wind and solar resources, in Southeastern Europe (SEE). It mentions that there were no operational wind energy power plants in Albania by the end of 2010 but the country has the potential to produce...
- DIY Solar Electric Bikes. Daniek, Michel // Permaculture Magazine;Spring2012, Issue 71, preceding p10
The author discusses building a solar-powered electric bike (e-bike). He suggests selecting a solar bike conversion kit that suits one's personal requirements. He differentiates available motors and batteries which may be fitted in e-bikes. He also offers tips for recharging e-bikes with solar...
- Energies of the Future. // Scholastic News -- Edition 3;4/17/2006, Vol. 62 Issue 22, p3
The article describes the benefits of solar and wind power as energy sources. With solar power, sunlight is used to warm houses, heat bath water and even cook food. Wind power has the capability to generate electricity when wind turns the blades on a wind turbine. Solar and wind power produce...
- The Use of Renewable Resources in the Czech Republic. // Czech Business & Trade;2005 Supplement, p14
This article discusses the consumption and development of renewable energy sources in the Czech Republic, specifically water-power, wind power, biomass energy, solar energy, and geothermal resources. Small hydroelectric power plants produce 680 GWh a year. 22 wind power plants have an output of...
- Germany Launches Its Transition. Aitken, Donald W. // Solar Today;Mar/Apr2005, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p26
Describes how Germany is moving to 100 percent energy from renewal resources. Growth in wind and solar energy use; Launch of the "100 megawatts of wind" program and "100,000 roofs program"; Important aspects of the Renewable Energy Act; Accomplishments of Germany in the development of solar...
