renewables

Renewables (otherwise known as "Renewable Energy") are derived from natural processes that are, by their nature, replenished constantly. Sunlight, wind, tides, rain, and geothermal heat are all examples of renewable energy provided for free by Nature herself.

Solar power, wind power, the ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, biofuels, and hydrogen provide renewable energy that is, relatively speaking, infinite. It is constant and it is limitless.

Juxtapose these types of renewable energy with finite energy sources like natural gas, coal, and oil, and the contrast is striking. Most experts believe the world's oil supply will be used up by 2035 if we keep consuming it at out current rates. However, the possibilities that renewables offer mankind are limitless.

In their various forms, many renewables are derived directly from the sun or from heat generated deep within the earth. These renewables can be utilized by mankind for repowering and are a magnificent source of clean energy. If we can somehow harness these types of power, it may help preserve other, more finite energy sources.

Finally, Nature's renewable resources and Man's insatiable appetite for energy have found each other. It's a win-win! Bloggers speaking about renewables can be found at sites like lawofrenewableenergy and renewableenergylaw.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “renewables”

• in Green
  Wind Energy - Clean Renewable Energy
  Wind farming is clean energy with little environmental impact.
  by caroline1234 / on Aug 27, 2011
• in Politics
  Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident may not Sabotage the World Energy Needs
  The world should not exit nuclear energy but draw lessons from Fukushima Daiich disaster and strengthen nuclear safety
  by chicksmore / on Jul 8, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “renewables”

 

• Martinez school board approves bond funds for music room, wireless technology

  
  Paternal Prose — Authority: 147
  Even with $45 million to spend, school leaders are struggling to stretch bond dollars to cover a long list of projects including new classrooms, solar panels and wireless technology. As board members of the Martinez Unified School District contemplate how best to spend those dollars, they’re trying to balance the ...
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• Renewable Energy Deals Surged 40 Percent in 2011, Report Says

  
  CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com — Authority: 529
  The value of renewable energy deals worldwide increased 40 percent in 2011 , as solar, wind, and energy efficiency investments surpassed hydropower for the first time, a new report says. According to a report by PriceWaterHouse Coopers, deals for renewable energy reached $53.5 billion last year, compared with ...
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• Cleantech Survives a Crisis of Confidence

  
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  Despite widespread beliefs that clean technologies are struggling under political and technological burdens, the reality is that green is growing and holds more promise than ever.
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• Celtic Renewables debuts; biobutanol from Scottish whiskey byproducts

  
  Biofuels Digest — Authority: 475
  In Scotland, Napier University’s Biofuel Research Centre has spun-out a new start-up , Celtic Renewables to develop biobutanol sourced from the £4 billion malt whisky industry in Scotland. Celtic Renewables, Scotland’s first biobutanol company, is now working with Scottish Enterprise to produce the fuel from ...
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• 2012 to be the Best Year Ever For Clean-Tech Investment

  
  The GREEN MARKET — Authority: 116
  Global investment in clean technology is expected to set a record in 2012 beating the record of $260 billion set in 2011. “Despite some of the well-publicized headwinds, venture capitalists continue to invest in clean-tech,” said Sheeraz Haji, chief executive officer of Cleantech Group , “Based on our ...
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• Feed In Tariff Subsidies

  
  Robert Kyriakides's Weblog — Authority: 110
  The court has ruled against the government on the solar subsidies for feed in tariffs under the scheme for electric production by photovoltaic panels. Under the ruling the photovoltaic industry has a respite, rather than a reprieve. The ridiculously high subsidy of 43 p per kWh will now remain in place until March, ...
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• In a Post-Fukushima Daichii World, Countries Work to Fill “the Energy Gap” Without Nuclear

  
  CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com — Authority: 529
  Tick tock, tick tock… The ticking sound that our friends in Germany might be hearing is the countdown to 2022, the year in which the country has pledged to be completely nuclear free. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe, Japan is still dealing with the aftermath of the meltdown at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear ...
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  CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com — Authority: 529
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• Maine DEP Approves First Winds Proposed 150 MW Wind Farm

  
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• Why can’t we get ourselves out of this sticky mess?

  
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• What Will Low Natural Gas Prices Do To Renewables?

  
  Solar Feeds — Authority: 430
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• Starwood Energy Invests in Another Biomass Power Project

  
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• New Agreement Seeks to Keep Clean Energy Projects on Track

  
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• Burning energy questions – ERoEI, desert solar, oil replacements, realistic renewables and tropical islands

  
  BraveNewClimate.com — Authority: 442
  Late last year, Tom Blees, I and a few other people from the International Award Committee of the Global Energy Prize answered reader’s energy questions on The Guardian’ s Facebook page. The questions and answers were reproduced on BNC here . Now we’re  at it again, this time for the website Eco- ...
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• Top 10 Women of BioFuels

  
  CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com — Authority: 529
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• More Alternative Energy, Says UN Chief at Energy Summit

  
  CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com — Authority: 529
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• Time Magazine Gives Austin the Clean Tech Crown

  
  Beyond The Hype — Authority: 99
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• Figuring Out How to Go Green Without Going Crazy

  
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• Masdar, Devt Bank Japan to invest in renewables

  
  Dubai Business | Kippreport — Authority: 478
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