Archive for December, 2008

How much do the five sources cost?

Monday, December 29th, 2008
hydro fuel
These City Lights™ asked:


How much does Wind, Fossil fuel, Hydro, Solar, and Nuclear cost? I’ve been trying to find information on this but I can’t find it. Anyone like to tell me please?

What is the potential for Alternative Energy in Malaysia? (biomass/fuel, solar, nuclear, wind, water)?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008
hydro fuel
Abhar,F. asked:


Malaysia is currently dependent to petroleum as the main source for electrical generation and fuel, but the oil reserve will only last for 50 years, or so. Why there are low exploitation by the industry and government for alternative energy to switch from the fossil fuel dependency? Although there are interest to go for bio-fuel, since Malaysia is the biggest palm oil producer, but why is the current standing of bio-fuel development and directive for its implementation remains unclear? Why was Malaysia so eager to go for nuclear power while it has only little (or no?) nuclear fuel resource? The obvious energy source for this equatorial country is solar power, but why is this energy potential is not fully utilised? Is there any natural barriers that prevent Malaysia from doing so? Or is it because of socio-economic interest? Will Malaysia go for appropriate alternative energy technology in the future? Is the current hydro-electrical generation is appropriate and enough?

How can we implement the future’s next greatest energy source, today?

Thursday, December 25th, 2008
hydro fuel
Mikey C asked:


Solar, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and hydro- power are all different alternatives for combustible fuel sources. In today’s world, where global warming and pollution require our utmost attention, what are the best ways to preserve and protect our planet and its resources?

Would you advise building a biodiesel plant at this point in time?

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
biodiesel
Brian asked:


With fuel prices going up do you think that biodiesel can make it right now? Will higher feedstock prices outweigh the increased cost of biodiesel?

What are some new and potentially useful alternative energy sources?

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
hydro fuel
Carbonbased Lifeform asked:


I’m looking for something besides the usual fuel cells, solar collectors, photovoltaic cells, waste-to-energy, hydro-electric, etc. I think I read somewhere about harnessing body heat for energy. Anyone know anything about that or can give me some links on that or on other developing technologies for alternative sources of energy away from gasoline and natural gas?
Wind mills is included in the “etc.”.

What are the beneficial and harmful sides to using Biodiesel? Is it the best energy source? Is Gasoline better?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008
biodiesel
yay.plz.answer asked:


What are the beneficial and harmful sides to using Biodiesel?
Please include facts and statistics. thank you!

What is a good “green energy” mutual fund?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008
green energy
crazylink84 asked:


I plan on investing some money for the long term(20+ yrs) and I’m eying energy based mutual funds. Could someone suggest a fund that looks steady and strong? Thanks.

What is the price of biodiesel (per ton) on the market?

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
biodiesel
Thomas M asked:


Does anybody have any idea what biodiesel sell for in nowadays? All prices I see are usually in gallons or liters. I’m aware that there are different varieties/qualities of biodiesel, but some ballpark figures for any would be helpful. THanks

How would you convert your gas car to biodiesel?

Monday, December 15th, 2008
biodiesel
eldwill asked:


I saw a news spot on CNN this morning about a shop in Kansas City converting SUV’s and cars to biodiesel, but I didn’t get the name of the shop so, I wanted to know if any of you know of a kit that would allow the same thing?

How does Obama plan on creating 469,000 new jobs in green energy?

Friday, December 12th, 2008
green energy
mbush40 asked:


Currently there are about 2,000 jobs in solar, and around 8,000 in wind.