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The Pros and Cons of Solar (revisited)
Researching about solar power can be overwhelming. Not only is it a big investment, but it is important to decide whether or not it is right for you. Knowing the costs and benefits of solar power may help you make that decision. Whether you are just in the information gathering stage or ready for an [...]
Electrofuels: Pros and Cons
In the race to end the world’s addiction to oil, scientists and researchers are more active than ever in seeking solutions to this problem. What if a fuel management system involved converting sunlight into fuel instead of just reducing the amount of fossil fuels fleets consume? How would this be possible? This is exactly the [...]
Biofuels: Pros and Cons
Biofuels are liquid fuels that can be obtained from biomass like plant matter or by the waste that living creatures produce, such as manure. They are mostly used to help meet transportation fuel needs. The two most common types of biofuels in use today are ethanol and biodiesel. Ethanol – Any biomass which is high [...]
Pros and Cons of Solar Projects on Public Lands
Recently, a Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) poll asked 500 Americans if they support solar energy development on public lands. 75 percent of respondents said yes, yes they do. The poll excluded from consideration lands that are already earmarked as national parks ornature preserves. What these results indicate is that Americans see thenecessity for developing [...]
Clean Tech Law: Pros and Cons of the B Corp
For those of you who are unfamiliar with B Corporations (B Corp), B Corp is a certification designed by B Lab, a non-profit third party auditor. According to B Corporation: “B Corporations are a new type of corporation which usesthe power of business to solve social and environmental problems. BCorporations are unlike traditional responsible businesses [...]
The Pros and Cons of Carbon Capture and Storage in Japan
Japan’s recent interest in Carbon Sequestration and Storage has sparked a debate on the pros and cons of this controversial technology. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is being tested at the Mikawa power station, located near the coast of Japan’s southern Fukuoka prefecture. Toshiba Corp. (PINK:TOSBF)has chosen it as a pilot site for a project [...]
The Pros and Cons of Solar Shingles
You might have noticed lots of buzz this past week about Michigan-based manufacturer Dow Chemical Company’s new line of solar shingles . DOWPOWERHOUSE shingles are made of CIGS or thin film photovoltaics. Theshingles are designed to be installed like regular shingles–and byregular roofers, which is what sets them apart from shingles currentlyon the market. Now, Dow [...]
The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy
Solar Energy Pros Solar power is a renewable resource. It doesn’t cause pollution while you generate it. Sunlight,unlike fossil fuels is all over, all though it’s not evenly spreadthroughout the earth. Solar power can be generated anywhere, even whenthere are no local electric provider, therefore you are able to haveelectrical energy in remote areas. With [...]