A Skeptic Looks at Alternative Energy - IEEE Spectrum
Not presented as an argument for or against alternative energy sources, even though the conclusion is that alternate energy is not viable or cost effective today.
The breadth of the article makes it a worthwhile read for those who are technically inclined. My first thought was to skim the surface and pick out anything that seemed new. More than I bargained for! Just a few of the "in process" concepts that were new to me, or misunderstood. The links on the right side of the homepage lead to plain language explanations that could eventually become a part of the future.
Wind power energy storage... Kinetic, gravitational, elastic material, compressed gas, chemical
Hydrostor- Underwater compressed air bags
Ocean Thermal Power
Organic coating for electro-voltaic
Rainwater microturbines
Balloon airborne power turbine
Shrinking a power inverter.
Wave and gravity power
Nothing here that will affect me, but some of the possibilities that could be common when my granddaughter turns 21 in 2030.
Not presented as an argument for or against alternative energy sources, even though the conclusion is that alternate energy is not viable or cost effective today.
The breadth of the article makes it a worthwhile read for those who are technically inclined. My first thought was to skim the surface and pick out anything that seemed new. More than I bargained for! Just a few of the "in process" concepts that were new to me, or misunderstood. The links on the right side of the homepage lead to plain language explanations that could eventually become a part of the future.
Wind power energy storage... Kinetic, gravitational, elastic material, compressed gas, chemical
Hydrostor- Underwater compressed air bags
Ocean Thermal Power
Organic coating for electro-voltaic
Rainwater microturbines
Balloon airborne power turbine
Shrinking a power inverter.
Wave and gravity power
Nothing here that will affect me, but some of the possibilities that could be common when my granddaughter turns 21 in 2030.