Alternative Energy News Archives
Monday 13th of February, 2006
More turning to wind power as alternative ★
UPI, appx. 869 wordsA look at the growth of wind power in the United States, both commercially and privately, in the face of escalating energy prices. The article state that according to the United States Department of Energy wind energy is the world's fastest-growing energy technology
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Wind when you want it - The state of wind energy in Ontario, Canada ★★
Toronto Star, appx. 2051 wordsThe state of the wind energy industry in the province of Ontario, Canada, where it seems that nuclear is the leading source and will be for years to come. The article discusses some of the shortcomings of wind, and some of the difficulties with getting wind power on the grid and balancing wind energy along with other sources like nuclear.
It also outlines some novel approaches being taken to overcome some of the shortcomings: one example in Iowa and another that can be used in tandem with a hydroelectric system.
Biofuels and Biomaterials as a Practical Alternative to Petroleum ★
Azom.com, appx. 450 wordsAn article that talks about The Path Forward for Biofuels and Biomaterials, a review article that appeared in the January 27th, 2006, issue of Science magazine.
Dr. Arthur Ragauskas, a professor in Georgia Tech's School of Chemistry and Biochemistry was quoted in the article saying that We can readily address, with research, 30 percent of current transportation fuel needs. But reaching that goal will require 5-10 years and significant policy and technical effort
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Eco-revolution could transform green into gold ★★★
Times Online, appx. 980 wordsA look at the state of some of the alternative energy companies in the stock markets and the renewable energy sector, which reportedly has risen 41% in the past three months. The article reports that while Bush's state of the union has served as a catalyst
of sorts, the market sector was on the rise prior to his speech.
Quotable from the article:
there are now 20 alternative energy companies, with a combined market value of more than £1 billion, listed on the British stock market
many of the technologies being tested are a long way from providing a viable alternative to fossil fuels
