An eight-page building simulation explaining the aim of the European SSHORT (Sustainable Social Housing Refurbishment Technologies) project, which is to increase and promote rational and efficient...
A fuel cell consists of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte. In most cases, hydrogen fuel is fed into the anode of the fuel cell. Oxygen (or air) enters the fuel cell at the cathode....
Biomass is receiving increasing attention as scientists, policy makers, and growers search for clean, renewable energy alternatives. Compared with other renewable resources, biomass is very flexible;...
From 1978 to 1996, the U.S. Department of Energy?s Office of Fuels Development funded a program to
develop renewable transportation fuels from algae. The main focus of the program, know as the A...
Published as a result of the Hydrogen Vision Meeting. This document summarizes the potential role for hydrogen systems in America's energy future, outlining the common vision of the hydrogen economy....
A 17-page paper on the Rocky Mountain region?s wind energy potential. The Rocky Mountain region has been identified as possessing some of the most attractive wind resources in the western United S...
The combination of rising energy costs, increased global commodity demand, and the weak dollar are the main causes of rising food prices. It is important to note that U.S. biodiesel production is not...
Ballard Power Systems and Plug Power have been evaluating the impact of hydrogen and fuel cell technology on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The results were independently verified by The Center for...
In 1912, Rudolph Diesel had been using peanut oil to operate his new engines. During a demonstration at the World?s Fair, he said, ?The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may seem ins...
Abstract on innovative financing for this town house development allowed investors and homeowners to reap the benefits of solar energy. Membership required.