Biofuels have been around as long as cars have.

A biofuel is a fuel that contains energy from geologically recent carbon fixation. These fuels are produced from living organisms.

Generating Electricity from Wing Waves.

Wind turbines, like windmills, are mounted on a tower to capture the most energy. At 100 feet (30 meters) or more aboveground, they can take advantage of the faster and less turbulent wind.

Producing electricity from solar energy.

Solar energy is a free, inexhaustible resource, yet harnessing it is a relatively new idea. The ability to use solar power for heat was the first discovery.

Turbines catch the wind's energy with their propeller-like blades.

A blade acts much like an airplane wing. When the wind blows, a pocket of low-pressure air forms on the downwind side of the blade.

Solar energy may have had great potential

Solar technology advanced to roughly its present design in 1908 when William J. Bailey of the Carnegie Steel Company invented a collector with an insulated box and copper coils.

We have been harnessing the wind's energy for hundreds of years.

For utility-scale sources of wind energy, a large number of wind turbines are usually built close together to form awind plant.

Biofuels are produced from living organisms.

In order to be considered a biofuel the fuel must contain over 80 percent renewable materials.

Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth.

Resources of geothermal energy range from the shallow ground to hot water and hot rock found a few miles beneath the Earth's surface, and down even deeper to the extremely high temperatures of molten rock called magma.

Geothermal heat pumps can tap into this resource to heat and cool buildings.

A geothermal heat pump system consists of a heat pump, an air delivery system (ductwork), and a heat exchanger-a system of pipes buried in the shallow ground near the building.

In the future, civilization will be forced to research and develop alternative energy sources.

Possession of surplus energy is, of course, a requisite for any kind of civilization, for if man possesses merely the energy of his own muscles, he must expend all his strength - mental and physical - to obtain the bare necessities of life.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Virginia Coal Fired Plant To Close

Virginia Coal Fired Plant To Close
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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Energy And Development Engineer Onshore Wind Farms French Swiss And North African Market

Energy And Development Engineer Onshore Wind Farms French Swiss And North African Market
, Outside US Green Door Recruitment Energy and Development Engineer - onshore wind farms, French, Swiss and North African market (based in Paris, France), ref 1107-24Travel Requirement: Some site work and therefore travelRole PurposeOur client is the world's largest independent technical and engineering consultancy for renewable energy. They are the recognised global authority on onshore and offshore wind power and also serve the wave, tidal and solar sectors.The primary focus of this role is to undertake technical analysis of onshore wind farms at the pre-construction stage of development. This will involve producing detailed, high quality reports for clients to enable them to decide upon the feasibility of developing the site as a wind farm. This role will be primarily focused on the French, Swiss and North African market.Undertake energy production assessments which include - site visits, wind data processing and quality checking, correlation analysis, wind flow and wake modelling, review of energy losses, statistical analysis and produce a report.Undertake site conditions assessments which include elements of the above but also a review of extreme wind speed, ambient and wake induced turbulence intensity, wind shear and temperature range.Produce detailed reports which review the feasibility of sites for development which will include, feasibility studies, site meteorological measurements, shadow flicker assessment, noise modelling, visual impact assessment.All of the above work will be undertaking following Energy Group best practice analytical techniques.You will be involved in checking the work of others to ensure that it complies with Energy Group best practice techniques.You will be required to visit sites and meet clients.Managing multiple projects to ensure they are completed within timescale and budget.Participate in R&D projects as and when required.Any other duties as directed by line management. Person Specification:To be successful in this role, and the business, you will need to demonstrate the following qualification, professional expertise and personal attributes:Technical / Professional ExpertiseOn appointment:A minimum of a 5-year degree in an engineering, physics, atmospheric science or mathematics field (Grandes Ecoles) or equivalent.Aptitude for statistical analysis of data.Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English and French when necessary.Two years experience in the onshore Wind IndustryExposure and familiarity with wind energy industry software and measurement techniques.Desirable:Competency RequirementsGood organisational and effective time management skills as you will be required to handle multiple projects.Ability to work in a pressurised consultancy environment - operating to tight timescales.Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in English and French (both oral and written).