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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
Here is a list of subtopics under the energy sector: Alternative energy Bioenergy Coal Electricity Energy efficiency Energy policy Energy storage Fossil fuels Nuclear energy The energy sector is a complex and ever-changing field. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from alternative energy sources to fossil fuels to nuclear power. In this article, we … Read more
The Greenhouse Effect: A Warming World and the Role of Global Warming Potential The Earth’s climate is a delicate balance, constantly adjusting to natural and human-induced influences. One crucial aspect of this balance is the greenhouse effect, a natural phenomenon that keeps our planet warm enough to sustain life. However, human activities are altering this … Read more
Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency, means using less energy to provide the same level of energy. It is therefore one method to reduce human greenhouse gas emissions. For example if a house is insulated, less energy is used in heating and cooling to achieve a satisfactory temperature. Another example is installing fluorescent lights or skylights, instead … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Institutions and Measures to Save the Environment: Environmental protection agencies Environmental impact assessments Environmental regulations Environmental taxes Environmental subsidies Environmental labeling Environmental certification Environmental auditing Environmental management systems Environmental education Environmental awareness campaigns Environmental volunteering Environmental activism Environmental law Environmental justice Sustainable development Climate change … Read more
Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are a type of solar cell that uses a luminescent material to convert sunlight into electricity. LSCs are made up of a thin layer of luminescent material, such as a dye or a semiconductor, that is sandwiched between two electrodes. When sunlight hits the luminescent material, it … Read more
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uranium and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising Growth of Population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional Resources of energy and thus the Concept of Sustainable Development get prominent position. … 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
Ecology is defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more
Energy Management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, Climate protection and cost Savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need.The main objectives of energy management are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings. The central task of energy management is to reduce costs for the provision of energy in … Read more