Renewable Energy
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6 Battery Powered Items Replacing Gas-Powered Machines
Cars aren't the only thing making the switch from gas to electricity. From lawnmowers to entire power plants, the gas engine is being replaced by batteries for a more efficient way of powering items.
Let's examine why some items run better with batteries before looking at the numerous items being redesigned to work on electricity.
Why Switch to Batteries?
Batteries and the use of electricity represents a better solution for many things over combustion engines. Electrical items provide the same mobility as traditional tools, but they're quieter, produce less heat and tend to be more efficient in their usage of energy than their fossil fuel-burning counterparts. Continue reading
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New Battery Could Transform Renewable Energy Storage
Renewable energy has become a hot topic in the last few years as more people understand how finite natural resources really are. While there are currently many sources of renewable energy, there are some major issues that keep them from becoming more popular. A Harvard team of researchers has recently... -
5 Reasons Energy Conservation Should Be a Top Priority This Year
Energy conservation is an admirable concept that can have far-reaching effects. If you’ve long wanted to help save the environment while saving money, you’ll need to develop more efficient daily habits. Here are five superb reasons for making energy conservation a priority as in the New Year. 1) Lower Utility... -
Top Solar Panel Reviews
Photovoltaic panels generate usable electricity from sunlight. Although the technology was invented more than half a century ago, poor energy efficiency and high costs prevented it from becoming more popular. Today, high fossil fuel costs and climate change worries are spurring further development in the solar power industry. Manufacturers have greatly improved panel efficiency while lowering costs. Continue reading
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