You cannot define renewable energy that easily. It is the general term used for a whole range of unconventional energy sources, so the definition has to be all-encompassing. As most experts put it, renewable energy is any energy source that occurs naturally and very widely.

Technology is growing at a rapid pace and environmental science needs to stay up to par. In response to this, Rushing Rivers Institute scientists have adapted models to utilize these advances in order to better fight river destruction. The result is MesoHABSIM, a sophisticated augmentation of former habitat simulation models to help river scientists in their simulation as well as future river plans.

In todays climate, finding an alternative to the fossil fuels we depend upon has become an issue of the uppermost importance, from both an environmental point of view and an economic one. A lesser known alternative energy currently undergoing massive research and development is the generation of energy obtained from the power of the ocean […]

Rushing Rivers Institute is an Environmental Non-Profit organization designed to protect the world’s rivers for both human and natural use. R.R.I. differs from other programs with its ability to fuse its expertise in both ecological and physical sciences into harmonious engineering

One might be amazed at the number of uses paper shopping bags provide. From grocery stores to gift shops, they are a mainstay of any retail business and a fixture of everyone’s lives.

The scientific community has concluded that climate change is a real phenomenon. Even the predictions that are most moderate indicate the Earth warming several degrees Celsius by the year 2100, which is an alarming increase. Of the issues affected by this problem, Rivers are among the most hurt.

Hydroelectricity is produced by the gravitational force created by falling water (this force is referred to as hydropower). Hydroelectricity is an alternative energy which is perhaps not so alternative. It is the worlds most used form of renewable energy and gives of no direct waste and relatively minuscule amounts of CO2 in comparison to fossil […]

Solar power for the home, is an extremely responsible step for the homeowner to take. Forgetting the savings you stand to make from “living off the grid”, solar power is a much needed energy alternative if we are to help the earth recover or at least not spiral deeper into the environmental mess we find […]

Geothermal Energy is perhaps a lesser known form of energy when we look toward alternative power sources. What is Geothermal Energy? – its energy stored with in the earth which is created by heat. The word “geothermal” literally translates to “earth heat”. Whilst it was first harvested in the 1904 in Italy, this power source […]

At Solarpowerdiy we thought it would be fun to present to you 10 Facts About Solar Energy. So without further adue, we give you, 10 Facts About Solar Energy: Solar Energy is a renewable source of energy, while the sun remains functioning we will always have solar energy. You can power household appliances, motor vehicles, […]

The first alternative energy resource we will take a look at is residential wind power. By catching the energy generated by the action of wind blowing over and as a result turning turbines an electrical generator in turn converts this action into energy in the form of current which can be stored in batteries or […]

Whilst the primary focus of this blog is solar energy, it is certainly not the only alternative energy option out there. So over the next series of articles we will be taking a look into a number of alternative energies and the pros and cons associated with each type. Just a few of the energy […]

Homemade solar power is a cheap and viable source of energy. By powering your pc, water heating needs, television, lights and almost any appliance you can think of, homemade solar power will soon have you living off the grid and saving you money in the process. Homemade solar energy is also great for holiday houses, […]

Solar Panels are still very expensive to buy, its because of this many people still think of Solar Power Systems as being too expensive to seriously consider installing. There is an alternative that is rapidly gaining popularity on the internet in particular and it involves learning how to build your own solar panel kits. Humanity […]

Researchers have proposed that asphalt roads could be used to collect solar energy. Anyone who has walked across a road barefoot on a hot day will now just how much heat the asphalt contains due to the sun blaring down on it. Novotech Inc, a company based in Acton, are undertaking research which may see […]

We are all incredibly reliant on the power that comes through our sockets and light switches. But what would we do if there was a problem with that power, even temporarily?

As we move further into these uncertain times of rising fuel costs, financial crisis, global warming and geo-political unrest, big business has become wise to the fact that being seen to be environmentally pro-active can lead to increased consumer trust, which in turn leads to increased profitability. With the new super powers in the global […]

What is Solar Energy? Solar Energy is energy radiated or given off by the sun. The sun is made up of many gases, in particular hydrogen and helium gases. The core of the sun is largely made up of hydrogen atoms which combine together via a process we call nuclear fusion to form helium atoms. […]

With the cost of fuel ever increasing, people are starting to search out alternative cheaper fuel sources and in some cases have decided to make their own homemade fuel. One of the most popular, cheapest and safest methods for generating homemade fuel is the process of  Making Biodiesel at Home It may be come as […]

Nowadays everybody is starting to feel the need to go green, and everybody is starting to think of ways that they can help the planet but still keep the lifestyles they’re accustomed to. Wind power is an excellent alternative energy source that has many benefits.

I thought a good idea would be to kick of this blog with a Top 10 list!, so without further adue I present to you 10 Environmental and Money Saving Tips : Switch your hot water system to solar, and insulate your hot water tank with an insulating jacket to trap the heat in, the […]

When investigating the advantages and disadvantages of solar power one quickly realizes the number of disadvantages are very few and can be overcome, whilst the advantages are enormous. The main areas the advantages and disadvantages of solar power are evident in both the areas of cost and environmental impact. The advantages of solar power include: […]

As we strive to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and free ourselves from the cost of rising fuel and energy, it makes sense that more and more of us are thinking about the cheaper and more environmentally friendly solution of solar power for homes. Solar Power for homes has been a much talked about […]

In these times of financial uncertainty and global warming fears more and more people are turning to a cheaper and more natural source of energy, the sun. DIY Solar Power kits are fast becoming a popular project for householders to undertake, in their attempts to live a greener, cleaner lifestyle as well as save some […]

With subjects like planetary warming and rapidly depleting fossil fuels and other threats to the environment at the forefront of the news, house owners are opting more and more to do what they can to switch to environmentally-friendly habits. For those of you who haven’t joined in or don’t know where to start, there are many things the average person can do, starting with the home.