The Evolution & The Future Growth Of Renewable Energy

Submitted by ninaoyen1 on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 12:36

In 2014, major debates and discussions surrounding climate change and green living in the United States has placed an unprecedented focus on renewable energy. The future growth in the renewable energy sector is slated to be significant as American’s make an effort to minimize their energy footprint on Earth.

 

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How Can We End Our Fossil Fuel Addiction By 2050?

Submitted by ninaoyen1 on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 12:07

Since the Industrial Revolution, the world has been hooked on fossil fuels. This fatal addiction has us living on borrowed time, facing ecological and economic ruin by 2050. 

At present we remain dangerously over-reliant on fossil-fuel power. However, it’s not too late – if we take steps in the right direction we can beat our addiction.

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Ramping Up Renewables

Submitted by ninaoyen1 on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 13:42

Renewable energy is providing clean, reliable electricity across the U.S. and around the world. It is also growing rapidly, with record numbers of new wind and solar installations in the U.S. over the past few years. 

We can readily continue this rapid expansion of renewable energy by utilizing existing technologies, investing in improvements to our electricity system, and making smart policy decisions that move the country toward a clean energy future. 

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Construction Begins on $7 Billion Power Africa Project

02-18-2014

Tam Harbert

This spring, construction is set to begin on the first projects coordinated through Power Africa, a multibillion-dollar Obama administration initiative that seeks to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa within five years, and in some cases accelerate reforms in the governments of th

Seasonal Hourly Wind Output in San Diego

Submitted by eortiz5000 on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:58
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http://www.renewablesg.org/docs/Web/Renewable_Study_AUG2005_v4.pdf

The largest power potential from wind in the spring, summer, and fall typically occurs in the evening and early morning when the regional load demand is not at its peak. Although the 

wind resource peak power potential does not coincide with the peak of the regional load demand, wind can still be used to meet some of the Region’s energy needs. Figure 4.1 illustrates the seasonal hourly wind potential.

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