domestic renewable energy Articles
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China must be encouraged to develop hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology using domestic resources
This paper describes the current situation in China and the reasons for the rapidly increasing consumption of oil and the consequent search for new sources. Some suggestions are made for the rapid development and commercialisation of hydrogen energy systems in China using domestic resources. China could satisfy the energy demand with her domestic resources of renewable energies and depending on ...
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Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy: The role of policy in developing successful domestic solar and wind industries
The renewable energy industry is expanding to meet the needs of a large and growing global market for clean and secure energy. This growth is likely to continue, with electricity production from non-hydro renewable energy sources expected to grow more than eight-fold from 2009 to 2035, if countries implement their existing commitments, and draw nearly US$3 trillion in investment. In this ...
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4 Things Germany and partners can do to strengthen the international renewable energy club
After winning Germany’s federal elections on September 22nd, Chancellor Angela Merkel is in the middle of difficult coalition talks to form a new government. Because Merkel’s party, the Christian Democrats, did not win an absolute majority in parliament, it must find a new coalition partner. The party has begun negotiations with Social Democrats to form a grand coalition. ...
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The all-electric house: past and future
It is possible today, to construct a house of comparable cost to a conventional one that will gain all of its energy from renewable energy sources. However, there are very few examples of such houses. This paper argues that the slow take up of these ideas has a parallel with the development and spread of electricity in the UK at the start of the 20th century. It also suggests actions that should ...
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Simultaneous domestic wastewater treatment and renewable energy production using microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can be used in wastewater treatment and to simultaneously produce electricity (renewable energy). MFC technology has already been applied successfully in lab-scale studies to treat domestic wastewater, focussing on organic matter removal and energy production. However, domestic wastewater also contains nitrogen that needs to be treated before being discharged. The goal ...
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Biodiesel versus diesel: a pilot study comparing exhaust exposures for employees at a rural municipal facility
Many organizations interested in renewable, domestic energy have switched from petroleum diesel to biodiesel blends for use in transportation and heavy-duty equipment. Although considerable evidence exists on the negative health effects of petroleum diesel exhaust exposures in occupational settings, there has been little research examining biodiesel exposures. Working collaboratively with a local ...
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Bioenergy and land use: a spatial-agent dynamic model of energy crop production in Illinois
To reduce dependence on foreign oil and natural gas and address concerns about climate change, the USA is increasingly developing renewable, domestic energy sources, notably biomass for the production of ethanol and biodiesel. Illinois, as one of the farming states of the Midwest, has significant potential to produce bioenergy crops. Land requirements place these crops in competition with ...
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Towards sustainable household energy use in the Netherlands
Households consume direct energy, using natural gas, heating oil, gasoline and electricity, and consume indirect energy, the energy related to the production of goods and the delivery of services for the households. Past trends and present-day household energy use (direct and indirect) are analysed and described. A comparison of these findings with objectives concerning ecological sustainability ...
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Green ergonomics and green economics: the effect of feed–in tariff schemes on user behaviours and attitudes towards energy consumption
On 1 April 2010 the UK government introduced 'feed–in tariff' (FIT) legislation to provide incentives for small–scale renewable energy generation, particularly by residential home–owners. This paper investigates the existing knowledge base to consider if living in a property with on–site renewable energy generation may affect user attitudes and behaviours. This knowledge is interpreted from an ...
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Sustainable development with renewable energy resources: a review
The most visible effects of the sustainable development movement are found in several global issues such as the greenhouse effect, stratospheric ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity. Combustion of fossil fuels and global warming are closely associated with each other. There is an urgent need to replace fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is one of the few means by ...
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Development of household biogas digesters and its economic analysis in China
During the development of biogas digesters, a problem, which is how to appraise the economic benefits, always exists. This paper mainly discusses the necessity of cost-benefit analysis on biogas digesters, clearly defines some vague concepts during the analysis, tells how to quantitatively analyse the environmental benefits, and affirms the role of the government and the rural families.Keywords: ...
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Why din rail Power meter are becoming more and more popular
According to the appearance, energy meters have many types, such as wall mounted meter, din rail meter, ANSI meter, panel meter, etc. In addition, depending on the application environment, such as socket meters, etc. As time progressed, intelligence, digitization and automatization management are more demanding than ever before.The demand for power meter installation has also increased ...
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Overcoming the dirty secret of clean energy
A dirty secret of clean energy is that being green can be an expensive pursuit. The cost of solar panels and hybrid cars is declining, but they remain too expensive for many people. As a result, the green energy movement is often viewed as an upper-income trend in the United States.But a recent survey indicates energy efficiency may be a more egalitarian product.The intent of “The 2008 Energy ...
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House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus Co-Hosts Annual Renewable Energy Policy Forum
On July 12, 2019, the House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute co-hosted the 22nd Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum. The forum brought together government agencies, businesses, and trade associations to showcase renewable energy technologies and discus sustainable public policy options. ...
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Microhydro Myths & Misconceptions
Residential-scale microhydro-electric systems have the reputation of being the holy grail of home renewable-energy (RE) systems. While they lack some of the hype, magic, and bling of solar-electric (photovoltaic) systems, microhydro systems are a simple technology that most people can understand...at least in general. In this article, we'll look at some common microhydro system misconceptions, ...
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Solar in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is known for being the landing place of the Mayflower, home to the first subway, and birthplace of four presidents. But one thing residents may not be aware of is that their home state was ranked sixth nationally for producing solar energy in 2016. Massachusetts has a proud history of investment in renewable energy and the state now has roughly 15,095 people working within the ...
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Creating Your Own Solar Energy Business on a Small Budget
We are at the dawn of a solar explosion in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers is emerging everywhere. Opportunities abound. Due to this commitment, the Department of Energy will be more than ...
By Solargies
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The Beltran biomass cogeneration system
An effective, economical solution for harvesting safe, renewable domestic energy, mitigating wastes and achieving environmental goals. Background The Beltran Biomass Cogeneration System (BBCS) is an integrated, three-stage process that uses proprietary gasification technology to convert biomass and other organic wastes into versatile, cleanburning synthesis gas. The purified gas can then be ...
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Heather glen country house hotel – renewable energy advice case study
Background Heather Glen Country House Hotel in Cumbria was undertaking a major extension and alterations to the premises and sought advice from Envirolink Northwest on how to make energy improvements. Envirolink Northwest recommended a switch from LPG to a renewable biomass fuel, which was followed by assistance with an application for a local grant to help with the cost. The grant was awarded to ...
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Renewable energy and energy efficiency in Bulgaria
The interest in renewable energy sources (RESs) utilisation and energy efficiency improvement programmes in Bulgaria reflects the changes in the field of energy policy worldwide and in Europe. Now energy management becomes a great problem of inner policy of Bulgarian government. In the last few years there has been a growing attention to the RESs applications. Bulgaria has one of Southern ...
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