Hi all,
For those who have not seen via my post to the MIET2126 & 2127 discussion board. A very interesting report.
http://www.abareconomics.com/publications_html/energy/energy_08/energyAUS08.pdf
Cheers,
TonyB
From the Science Show on radio national:
Conventional hydrogen production is expensive. A cheaper method involves using algae. The algae live in a series of ponds. Hydrogen is collected as it bubbles to the surface. An advantage is microalgae can be located on non-arable land and dont compete with food production.
Normally algae use sunlight to split [...]
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Posted 28 April 2008
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An excellent video describing the development of next generation biofuels in the United States. Next generation biofuels aim for greater efficiency than ethanol while avoiding the food supply issues associated with first generation biofuels.
http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/819
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Posted 26 April 2008
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Energy efficiency has never been a critical factor in automotive sector even now. But with the increase in fuel prices it is becoming more and more desicive.
Lot less development has taken place till now regarding improvement in efficiency till now…. In 1940 when Ford and Volkwagen were mass producing cars engine efficiency was in rane [...]
An interesting analysis of some of the assumptions and mathematics behind a target of 450 ppm. Joseph Romm has written extensively on energy related matters including hydrogen powered cars, etc.
Climate Progress » Blog Archive » Is 450 ppm politically possible? Part 2.5: The fuzzy math of the stabilization wedges
A good summary of recent developments in solar thermal for electricity production.
Concentrated solar power | Salon News
Here is a great story from the Guardian about the worlds largest wind farm. Its so non stereotypical of who does what, how and why in sustainable energy.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/apr/14/windpower.energy
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Posted 14 April 2008
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John mentioned this report the other night in class. Looks at research into emergency measures that could be taken to slow global warming if things get out of control. Some of the measures include injecting particles into the atmosphere to create a global ‘dimming’ effect.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2008/2204410.htm
The linked story is about a neat little system that recovers waste heat from a data center and uses it to warm a nearby swimming pool. Data centers pump out a lot of heat so being able to tap into that much energy and use it is a nice example of lateral thinking. Even my [...]
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