Energy

The Sun can power everything, and it does already. It radiates pure energy. Enough energy in 1 day to power our planet for 1000 years, if we could capture it …

The Wilson Solar Grill was designed in 2012 by MIT professor Dr. David Wilson with the help of MIT graduate students. It not only cooks your food when the sun …

We’ve heard of compost being used to heat greenhouses, but how about using it to heat a home? “Compost (/) is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.” That’s how Wikipedia defines it. …

This wonderfully peaceful little cabin in the wilds of Minnesota is powered by a small and inexpensive off grid solar power system which provides more than enough electricity for this …

You can generate electricity with potatoes! Most everyone learns this in elementary school science class, and they have fun with it. Kids love lighting up tiny light bulbs and powering …

The Sheerwind Invelox wind turbine promises to produce 6 times more electrical power than traditional wind turbines. This unique wind tower acts like a funnel, directing the wind from any …

Ever wonder what the power grid looks like? This map of the USA shows the 3 main grids which distribute electrical power across the nation. It includes information on voltages, …

In my opinion, algae is the future of biofuels and will help end our addiction to fossil fuels. Farming algae for biofuel can create the renewable energy we need to …

Sustainable fuel sources are incredibly important and will become more so as the world continues to deplete fossil fuels. Biofuels hold great promise as renewable fuel sources. The key is …