Build Baby Build - Group: Renewable Energy

Ramirez58 on Renewable Power

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:00:35 -0400

Considering the high dependence of industries on energy, the energy derived from fossil fuels is depleting. This has led to the necessity of other alternative sources of energy that can suffice the energy needs of the world. The total energy consumption in the world is calculated to be around 500 exajoules currently. Although the demand for energy has been met historically by fossil fuels, there is a shift towards renewable sources of energy in the recent times.

Renewable energy investments are becoming the trend in the investment markets. This is owing to the growing concerns about the world’s increasing energy demands that are causing many countries to seek energy independence. The renewable energy sources include wind, sun and ocean bodies, which hold a vast body of power.

There is a humongous amount of energy that is lying untapped in these reservoirs of power. It is believed that the sun provides energy to the planet's oceans and landmasses, which is more energy than the world consumes in an entire year. Wind is another source of power. Wind power available in the atmosphere is much greater than current world energy consumption. Besides sun and wind, ocean also forms the world's largest untapped, renewable energy resource.

elvispham on Combining wind, solar and water

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:34:25 -0500

Thank you for your writting and website link, this is one that the world need to take care of environment. We must reduce transportation means with fossil fuel and how to find the best way to use planet resources.

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datlas on Prospecting for Jobs at AWEA's Wind Power Conference 2009

Sun, 17 May 2009 11:33:46 -0400

On a recent job prospecting trip, I attended the American Wind Energy Association's Wind Power 2009 Conference held in Chicago. The conference, which was marketed as the world's largest wind energy conference, set lofty expectations when it rented out the massive McCormick Convention Center to well over 1200 exhibitors representing every stage of the industry. On Tuesday morning, the first full day of the conference, I found myself overwhelmed by the hordes of energized job seekers, business partners, consultants and the curious who were milling around in eager anticipation of the conference's 9:30 opening. While initially feeling lost in a sea of business casual attire, my sense of isolation quickly parted as I realized that we were all here for a common cause, that we shared similar convictions and that we were motivated to seize the renewable opportunity in front of us. This sense of camaraderie pervaded McCormick Place and created a friendly and engaging atmosphere which facilitated interaction between attendees and exhibitors.

The initial morning rush gave way to a more tranquil session inside the exhibition hall which was lined wall to wall with company booths most of which displayed various props like wind turbines, generators, safety harnesses, 3D simulations and a multitude of related products. Aesthetically, the conference was very pleasing and it was exciting to look out across the indoor horizon and see a diverse and all-inclusive group of wind power services represented under one roof. By midday the convention center was filled to the brim and bustling with excitement over the crowds that had been drawn by this young and quickly expanding industry. My exhaustion from having spent the day pacing up and down scores of aisles was buoyed by the sheer thrill of participating in such a monumental event and I was fortunate to have covered almost half of the convention center in eight hours. Having talked with representatives of various companies I began to understand the promise held by this industry and its nearly limitless potential for expansion in the coming years. I reflected on some of the accomplishments made by this industry as well as the challenges it has faced and continues to face and I thought it all the more impressive that Wind Energy had played a sold out show to adoring fans in a 1.2 million square foot arena.

I returned to the Conference the next two days sporting my Build Baby Build button and am proud to say that it generated much discussion and attracted a lot of interest from other attendees. I was astounded by the breadth of exhibitors and recognized the capacity of this industry to create millions of jobs in many fields. As a job seeker, this impressed me most and reinforced my commitment to finding a career in renewable energy. Knowing just how vital a role renewable energy will play in addressing climate change along with issues of energy independence and national security, it was hard to not get excited about wind energy's future.

With over 23,000 people attending Wind Power 2009, 14,000 people in 2008, and 7,000 in 2007, the trend is clear. There's energy in the air. Isn't it time we did something about it?

Whistlingsage on Wind and Solar Projects in Irag and Afghanistan

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:49:52 -0400

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luanetodd on Combining wind, solar and water

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:22:03 -0500

This article got my attention and got my brain running for additional ways to implement the ideas suggested.

"Take a good look at your plot of dry land now, folks, because according to the latest projection, the oceans could rise up to 21 feet in some places. Already, island nations being sipped up by the sea are investing in water-hugging houses (or land suitable for relocation), and flood-prone places like the Netherlands have been working on their aqua-adjusting floating homes for years. Now a group of New Yorkers is at work on another water-top habitat that will embrace the rising waters."

The link follows---enjoy.

F:\February\Radiant Cities Waterworld Gristmill The environmental news blog Grist.htm

Whistlingsage on Washoe County NV - Planning Commission Approves Wind Farm Project

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:02:32 -0500

Planning Commission Approves Wind Farm Project