Tag: chemical energy

Here’s a fantastic product that is quickly replacing the kerosene lamps that denizens of third-world countries are using for reading lights.  It’s an LED lamp that’s powered the same way as a grandfather clock, i.e., with the chemical energy in the …

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Regarding my response on piezoelectric generation in roadways, Nick writes: I had no idea they produced such a small amount of energy though I did realize they were expensive. Well, I haven’t done the math, but just following the broad …

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Here’s an article on biofuels, the first part of which everyone should read, as it frames the world energy situation very nicely. Yes, we face a situation in which our planet’s energy demand will double in the next 40 years, …

Biofuels — The World Energy Scene Put Into Perspective Read More »

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