How can we overcome the economic and politaical problems surrounding alternative energy and end our dependance on foriegn oil?

i know wind energy is powered by a generator, but how does this help?? doesnt the generator use oil or gas?? this wouldn't help reduce costs would it?

Energy project. I'm working on coming up with a renewable energy source for Turkey. Thanks!

I need to know the social benefits and problems, Economic benefits and problems, and Environmental benefits and problems with offshore and onshore wind farms. Thanks

Warren Buffett invested 5M in wind power and Bill Gates has placed millions in fuelcell, both of which are alternative energy sources. Does anyone know WHICH company, stock or shares that these guys have invested? Thanks!

Okay I was thinking of ways to help with the energy crises and was wondering:
if generators need to spin to make electricity

and when things go fast there's wind,

why not hook a generator to the car (on top many in a box, with two openings on the front and back)and use the wind to spin the generator causing electricity to be made.

So what's wrong with that idea?

I had a thought and wonder if this would work. If you had an 8 inch pipe and it funneled to a 1/2 pipe would it produse more enegry than the average wind mills. I know I am reaching here but it is basically how a jet engine works.

any tips or suggestions?

A primary eletric with backup
A primary water heating with backup
A primary heating with backup
All while being energy efficient, while trying to "stay off teh grid" and be self sufficient.

How much energy could a simple small windmill in my backyard create and how much energy could that save America per year.
I like Matts answer. So 10 million small windmills could take care of the energy needs of almost 2.5 million people?

For my report, i have to know the percent of alternative energy that the state of illinois uses. the different types of alt. energy are wind power, Hydroelectric, solar, nuclear, and fossil. if you have a source that would help too. thank you

i.e. if there were millions of small miniature fans that are used in wind power were on the car; could the car be powered by them?

What percentage of the wolrds energy comes from wind energy? Where is it used most? Thanks!

There are all kinds of renewable enery technologies making news these days. Solar PV, Solar Hot Water, Wind, Geothermal. How can I determine which one is right for my home?

The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States. This is the resolution.

Wind Energy?
"950W of power at 45km.hr winds
Delivers 100 Kw / hours a month at an average wind speed of 5.4 m/s
Adjustable voltage (12/24/36/48V)"

Can someone please tell me what that means? And my question is would you be able to indefinitely power a small fridge, a TV and other things on that wind turbine which costs 000? I'm posting this many times because I'm not satisfied with the answers I already received. People are just not making it simple enough to comprehend. Its all spanish to me.

Some places rely on solar and wind energy right? To power their homes and such. How do they use energy in the night or when there is no wind? Do they have something that stores the energy like a big battery or something?

I have to “make” a green city and it will use renewable energy source including solar and wind energy. How would I make the wind and solar energy sustainable and not have shortages of power?

I am researching on renewable energy.

So far I know Singapore has implemented biomass, solar energy and fuel cells.

The problem that I am facing is that when I search the net for renewable energy, all the information given are not within Singapore region. I need someone to tell me where can I find more information on renewable energy in Singapore.

Do anyone know which companies uses renewable energy? Who can I find to know more about the topic?

Is there any other students doing major project on renewable energy? If yes, email me. I hope to work together to produce good results.

Thanks a Lot!

I heard about wind power generator and I want to make a wind power generator to power things in my house. Although I am not sure where to find good information. I want to save money. Is there any reliable information on how to make wind power generator at home?

I'm doing a very lengthy report on controversies involving alternative energy; however, I have no idea what to use as evidence against alternative energy. Any ideas or sites where I can find pros AND cons???
I found a few, but I really need a lot; aren't there any sites?

hello

I want to make wind energy with somebody so if somebody would invest here in Macedonia that would be nice also the prises ar much better than anywhere else.Pls write back.

I'm moving out to a rural area where my friends say power is very expensive. I'm looking for some alternate sources of power. Some tips on how to make the house more energy efficient would also be very helpful.

Im curious is anyone has a small wind turbine installed at their house. the reason I ask is because Im looking for someone who is interested in a little project. I'd like to make additional wind turbine blades for other home made wind turbines. I would like you to make a simple mold of the turbine, in return I could send you a duplicate...perhpas made of carbon-fiber resin. anyway, please respond if youre interested. I live in michigan by the way. ~ Ryan

It’s already begun. Business will drive toward change because the cost savings makes alternative energy sources so much more profitable. How long will it take for developed nations to change?