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Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy
August 21, 2008 presentation by Stacey Bent for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs in a sustainable fashion is one of the most pressing problems of our time. Professor Bent introduces the scope of the energy problem and some of the options for sustainable energy, then will focus on two main devices: solar cells and fuel cells. Solar cells convert the energy of the sun directly into electricity, while fuel cells convert chemical energy directly into electricity. Current research at Stanford is studying the use of new materials to develop the next generation of solar cells and fuel cells. The Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series is a set of informal lectures about cutting edge research from four of Stanford’s most esteemed professors. Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series: oso.stanford.edu Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com
Renewable ENERGY Electricity
Giant Sea Snake Renewable Electricity Generation
Huge Energy Producing Machine From Wave Power. See Powergen and E-on Website for more info. The following excerpt is from the e-on website: Site Statistics West Wave Location Wave Hub, 10 miles off Hayle on north coast of Cornwall Project scope Up to 7 Pelamis Wave Energy Converter Turbine height 120-150 metres long Total power Up to 5MW Status Pre-planning Why West Wave? The UK is well placed in terms of marine energy. There is significant wave resource around the country, some of the best in the world. It has been estimated that marine renewables could meet 15% to 20% of current UK electricity demand. E.ON is committed to helping build the UK’s marine capabilities to harness the potential of our seas. West Wave will allow us to learn about wave energy developments and gain experience of the marine environment. The West Wave Project would: Supply enough electricity for up to 3000 homes Displace around 11000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year Ocean Prospect We are developing West Wave jointly with Ocean Prospect, a subsidiary of Wind Prospect. Wave Hub West Wave will be located at Wave Hub which is being developed by the South West Regional Development Agency. Wave Hub is effectively an underwater “socket” providing the necessary infrastructure to connect West Wave and 3 similar wave energy projects to the electricity grid. A planning application for Wave Hub was submitted in June 2006 and deployment is expected in 2008/09. Pelamis West Wave will utilise Ocean …
Renewable ENERGY Electricity
Tasmania’s challenge tapping into green energy – 02 Nov 09
Tasmania’s abundance of wind and water has the potential to make the Australian island one of the world’s leading renewable energy providers. Local leaders have pledged that in a few years all of Tasmania’s energy needs will come from renewable sources. But as Al Jazeera’s Tony Birtley reports, the effects of climate change are making that goal difficult to achieve.
Renewable ENERGY Electricity
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Biomass power plant
Biomass power plant in Lockerbie, Scotland. The UK’s largest.