| Conservation Institute https://www.conservationinstitute.org/category/green-technology/energy/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:23:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-icon-32x32.png | Conservation Institute https://www.conservationinstitute.org/category/green-technology/energy/ 32 32 What Is a Plasma Generator and How Does It Work? – Learn The Benefits https://www.conservationinstitute.org/how-plasma-generator/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:20:00 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2430 A plasma generator is a very important device that uses the power of nuclear fusion to produce electrical power. It aims to produce a new and cleaner form of energy, one that does not produce long-lived toxic side effects. Its performance is based on the candle power of the sun, but we use it briefly […]

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]]> Pros and Cons of Natural Gas and The History Of Fossil Fuel https://www.conservationinstitute.org/pros-and-cons-of-natural-gas/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:59:00 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2454 Background on Natural Gas Millions of years ago, plants, animals and microscopic organisms lived in the shallow, salty waters of Earth’s ocean. These creatures died and were buried under layers of sand, clay and silt. With the magic combination of heat, time and pressure, their remains transformed into three fossil fuels known today as coal, […]

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]]> Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy and Its Effect To The Environment https://www.conservationinstitute.org/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-energy/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:02:01 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2434 While everyone has probably heard the term “nuclear energy” and likely made jokes about nuclear energy pros and cons involving extra fingers, glowing skin, or Homer Simpson, knowing what nuclear energy actually is and what it does is far less common. As far as human participation goes, nuclear energy has been around since the beginning […]

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]]> How Do Portable Solar Panels Work and What to Look For When Buying One https://www.conservationinstitute.org/portable-solar-panels/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:30:28 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2214 Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. New technologies are making solar panels more efficient and more affordable than ever before. You now can easily find portable solar panels for home use, or portable solar panels for camping that allow you to generate electricity during an RV or a camping trip. What is a Portable Solar Panel? […]

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]]> How Does a Solar Panel Work? Learn About Its History and Benefits https://www.conservationinstitute.org/how-does-a-solar-panel-work/ https://www.conservationinstitute.org/how-does-a-solar-panel-work/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:07:11 +0000 https://www.conservationinstitute.org/?p=123 How Does a Solar Panel Work? Most people aren’t aware of how long the technology behind solar panels has actually been around. Way back in 1839, French physicist Edmund Bequerel discovered the photoelectric effect that is the basis of the modern solar panel. However, the first real use of the photo electric effect to generate […]

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]]> https://www.conservationinstitute.org/how-does-a-solar-panel-work/feed/ 1 From CO2 to Ethanol: Efficient and Renewable Energy https://www.conservationinstitute.org/co2-to-ethanol/ Tue, 15 May 2018 13:17:49 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2720 Since the Industrial Revolution, the use of machines by humans has produced gases and chemicals that are released into the environment. Today, carbon dioxide, or CO2, is the most prevalent greenhouse gas emitted by human technology use as a result of the chemical process of combustion. Fuel in cars and airplanes releases copious amounts of […]

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]]> 7 Facts About Solar Energy: What You Need To know About This Renewable Energy https://www.conservationinstitute.org/facts-about-solar-energy/ Tue, 15 May 2018 13:17:49 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2696 With constant talk of dwindling resources and serious issues with climate change, it’s no wonder that an increasing number of people are looking for ways to save money, resources and the environment. One popular method is solar energy. Check out these solar energy facts to see if it’s right for you. 1. Solar Power Has […]

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]]> What Are Solar Panels and How Do They Work? Savings and Benefits https://www.conservationinstitute.org/what-are-solar-panels/ Thu, 10 May 2018 14:42:05 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2450 As more effects due to climate change rock the world, alternative forms of energy are becoming more important and widely used. This includes solar panels, collections of solar cells that draw energy from sitting in sunlight. This technology has a much longer history than most give it credit for, and widespread use can have dramatic […]

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]]> Are You Looking for an Energy Efficient Washer and Dryer? https://www.conservationinstitute.org/energy-efficient-washer-and-dryers/ Mon, 07 May 2018 14:24:44 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2153 According to a survey conducted by Proctor & Gamble, the average American family does between 300 to 390 loads of laundry each year. Companies that make washers and dryers have been working for many years to create systems that are as energy efficient as possible. Laundry is a necessary chore, and with the growing interest […]

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]]> Emerson Sensi Touch Review – Simple and Smart Thermostat https://www.conservationinstitute.org/emerson-sensi-touch-review/ Sun, 06 May 2018 14:16:59 +0000 https://conservationinstitute.sorca.tgchosting.net/wp/?p=2142 Looking for a smarter way to control your home heating and cooling and hopefully even save some money? The latest option isn’t installing a new HVAC system or switching to green – though if your system is old and inefficient, those both help. No, if you’re system is new, all you need is a new […]

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