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The Greenhouse Effect: A Vital Balance Tipping Towards Crisis The Earth’s climate is a delicate dance, a complex interplay of energy flows, atmospheric composition, and natural cycles. At the heart of this dance lies the greenhouse effect, a natural phenomenon that keeps our planet habitable. However, human activities are disrupting this delicate balance, amplifying the … Read more
Development of non-conventional sources of energy is of prime importance for the sustainable and Energy Resources are depleting at an accelerated rate and non-conventional resources could play a leading role in Energy Security in the state. Non-Conventional energy resources could minimise the transmission cost and energy divide between the remote locations [su_heading size=”21″]Solar[/su_heading] Rajasthan … Read more
Conventional and Non Conventional Sources of Energy Main Sources of Energy: The sources of energy are of following types: Conventional Sources of Energy: These sources of energy are also called non renewable sources. These sources of energy are in limited quantity except hydro-electric power. (a) Coal and Lignite: Coal is the major Source Of Energy. Coal … Read more
Energy Management When it comes to energy saving, energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling, and conserving energy in a building or organization. Typically this involves the following steps: Metering your energy consumption and collecting the data. Finding opportunities to save energy, and estimating how much energy each opportunity could save. You would typically … Read more
The Rise of Renewable Energy: A Sustainable Future Takes Shape The world is facing a critical juncture. Climate change, driven by our reliance on fossil fuels, poses an existential threat. The urgency to transition to a sustainable energy future is undeniable. Renewable energy sources, with their inherent ability to replenish themselves and minimize environmental impact, … Read more
What is Geothermal Energy? Geothermal energy is heat from the Earth’s interior that can be used to generate electricity, heat homes and businesses, and provide hot water. The Earth’s core is very hot, about 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit (3,300 degrees Celsius). This heat comes from the decay of radioactive elements in the core. The heat travels … Read more
What is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished. These include sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy does not produce greenhouse gases or other pollutants, and it is becoming increasingly affordable as technology improves. Why is Renewable Energy Important? Renewable energy … Read more
Harnessing the Earth’s Inner Heat: A Deep Dive into Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy, derived from the Earth’s internal heat, is a clean, renewable, and reliable energy source with the potential to significantly contribute to global energy needs. This article delves into the intricacies of geothermal energy, exploring its origins, diverse applications, environmental benefits, and the … Read more
Sources of Energy: Conventional and Nonconventional Sources – Energy is one of the most important component of economic Biomass. These substances can be burnt to produce heat energy which can be used in the generation of electricity. Thus, the energy produced from the biomass is known as biomass energy. There are three forms of biomass: … Read more
Electric power plant Electricity is produced at a an electric power plant. Some fuel source, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or Nuclear Energy produces heat. The heat is used to boil water to create steam. The steam under high pressure is used to spin a turbine. The spinning turbine interacts with a … Read more