Essays Tagged: "Alternative Energy"

The Oil Crisis and Alternative Energy Ideas

Fuelled by Greed: The Oil Crisis and Alternative Energy IdeasAccording to a study done for Environment Canada, a large oil spill can be e ... economic gain, often leads to the detrimental effects of oil production in our world today. Despite alternatives to oil, our affluence, obliviousness to alternative energy, and extreme dependence on t ... es will have to get a lot higher before we make significant alterations to our affluent lifestyles. Alternative fuels are the big solution to the problem of our moneyed greed for oil.Renewable energy ...

(17 pages) 651 2 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Wind Energy

he air, turning the energy of the wind into electricity. Wind turbines are just the right source of alternative energy because wind power electricity generation is becoming more efficient, Victoria ne ... urbines. In Germany it's over 10,000. So when this country gets serious about it, we really have no alternative but to become serious about it because the issue of global warming is a massive one. Ind ...

(2 pages) 94 1 3.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Physics

Physics - Geothermal Energy as an Alternative Energy source. Involves reasonably low level thermodynamics. Tom Schipke.

Tom Schipke 11JPhysics - Alternative EnergyFlash-steam Geothermal Plants.LawsThe three laws involved in Geothermal plants - T ...

(3 pages) 45 0 4.7 Oct/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Physics

Title: A Change in Power Plants...

nuclear and fossil-fuelled plants having nations failing to see that the key to solution comes from alternative energy sources.Coal and nuclear power plants are the most commonly built power plants in ... n electricity. Nuclear and coal power plants create too many problems, the only solution is through alternative energy sources.Alternative energy sources are sources of renewable and non-polluting ene ...

(10 pages) 101 0 3.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Global Strategic Management, International Strategic Management, Thai Sugar Industry with Processes, Value-chain, Five-forces and SWOT Analysis

ar exported to Russia Significant decline in world oil prices resulting less interest in the use of alternative energy (gasohol) Oversupply of sugar in global market placing downward pressure on price ... e cost. The result being, they can improve the performance of overall sugar industry of Thailand.2. Alternative ActionsPromote switching of cropsFloat domestic price of sugarCounter trade with major i ...

(8 pages) 88 0 5.0 Sep/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Going Green – An Impact to our Environment

; creates less waste and is healthier for people living inside. From energy efficient appliances to alternative energy the home is starting to become one of the leading sources for environmental aware ... e attributed to people's efforts to the "Going Green" in 2006 alone (EnergyStar.com).There are many alternative energy sources or energy saving options within the home that have been introduced to the ...

(6 pages) 288 0 4.0 Nov/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Energy Conservation

crop bi product for the biomass fermentations. Some of the challenges with using and managing this alternative energy are the initial costs of get the equipment installed and the cost to maintain the ... 51DDCB80D7?id=51201The house. (SEASON'S GREENINGS)(Energy conservation in houses)(Brief article). " Alternatives Journal 34.1 (Jan-Feb 2008): 7(1). Gale. University of Phoenix - main account. 2 Feb. 2 ...

(7 pages) 133 0 4.6 May/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Technology and Management Functions

aner. (Valero Marketing and Supply Company, 2009) Valero have invested in the latest technology and alternative energy. (Valero Marketing and Supply Company, 2009) Valero has 18 refineries in North Am ...

(4 pages) 171 0 5.0 Aug/2009

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

Waste and Energy

aving a devastating impact on ecosystems and cultures throughout the world. This paper will look at alternative energy and the exploration of energy technology and the potential for recycling the wast ... s with transporting natural gas and it is more expensive than gasoline. Ethanol has been used as an alternative because of its cleaner emissions and can be produced domestically. Ethanol fuel, a blend ...

(9 pages) 59 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

� Geothermal Heating and Cooling Versus Conventional Heating and CoolingIn the 21st century, alternative energy is a big topic. Some forms include solar energy, wind turbines and nuclear power. ... a big topic. Some forms include solar energy, wind turbines and nuclear power. A different form of alternative energy is geothermal energy. According to Green Building Advisor, geothermal energy is " ...

(11 pages) 17 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Photovoltaic Panels

e sure that it is clean enough to absorb the sunlight. Photovoltaic panels are a sensible source of alternative energy because they don't require much maintenance, are economically friendly, and use a ... c panels may seem expensive and not fully dependable, they are an earth-friendly way to harness the alternative energy of the sun, which is renewable. The panels are made mostly of silicon, which rele ...

(4 pages) 1 0 0.0 Apr/2012

Subjects: Science Essays

Environment

(1 pages) 1 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community