http://ecocityzone.net Your Green Technology and Eco Portal (Singapore) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:50:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Harnessing the power of the sun’s ray to create energy to power our house is very appealing. But the question is, “Is everything about solar energy good?” Looking at the current price of fossil fuel-based electricity, it is quite impractical to convert into solar energy system. However, with the growing concern ... http://ecocityzone.net/114/pros-and-cons-of-residential-solar-energy-system/ Is biomass a green energy source? According to experts, yes it is. In fact, it is one of the three main areas of bioenergy. But what is bioenergy? Well, it is a process by which organic material such as animal waste, plants and wood are used to generate electricity, produce heat ... http://ecocityzone.net/112/is-biomass-a-green-energy-source/ Solar energy is a green energy source because it is a renewable and it does not cause any harm to the environment. This is achieved by converting the sun’s rays into electricity with the help of solar cells. There are three basic approaches how we can use this form of green ... http://ecocityzone.net/110/solar-energy-is-a-form-of-green-energy-source/ In U.S., more than two-thirds of the total oil consumption goes to transportation – mainly in the form of gasoline. An average American consumes 500 gallons of gas annually. And with the unpredictable cost of fuel and the growing concern for the environment, saving energy by becoming a better driver ... http://ecocityzone.net/108/eco-friendly-driving-style/ Why is efficient home insulation good for saving energy? Almost half of your electric bill goes to regulating the temperature of your home. Thus if you want to save on your electric bills, the best place to start is your home’s insulation system. Insulation is important to minimize or eliminate the heat ... http://ecocityzone.net/106/saving-energy-with-proper-house-insulation/ Biofuels are also a green energy source. It has been around for a very long time and lately, people are beginning to take notice. Liquid biofuel which is the one used in cars is a natural and renewable domestic fuel that can only be used for diesel engines. This can be ... http://ecocityzone.net/104/biofuels-are-a-green-energy-source/ Solar Energy – It is Popular. So Why is it Not Yet Widely Used? The fact is, the 350,000,000 terawatts of power available from the sun is so huge that an exposure to a full sun in only 15 minutes will be enough to generate the world’s energy requirement Compare that with ... http://ecocityzone.net/102/solar-energy-why-is-it-not-yet-widely-used/ For a very long time, we have relied on fossil fuels. It provides heat to our homes, gas for our cars and electricity. Since we are now using it more than ever, there is a consequence. We are depleting our resources and slowly killing our planet. Fortunately, we can change ... http://ecocityzone.net/100/benefits-of-green-energy-sources/ When we speak of energy, power, and development, we all think development, industrialization, advancement; all these leads to pollution and degradation of the environment. You hear advocates say that our environment was a lot purer in long gone ages because people do not use energy. Who’s Liable? That is not necessarily true; ... http://ecocityzone.net/98/sustaining-life-sustainable-power/ A looming danger is ahead, darkness everywhere, no electricity, no oil. What happens to us when oil runs out? Can you imagine nothing to fuel our cars, airplanes, tractors, a decline in farming, a decline in food production? The future seems gloom, everybody’s predicting that humanity itself will fall into ... http://ecocityzone.net/41/darkness-ahead/