To help increase clean wind energy production in the United States, the Obama administration announced that it would move forward on leasing areas for offshore wind energy projects in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. These large offshore wind farm projects would be constructed in the mid-atlantic, being the first large offshore wind project ever backed by the United States. … Read More
What is a Solar Storm? A solar storm is an event where some sort of solar activity disturbs the natural flow of the earth’s magnetic field. A solar storm is usually the result of a solar flare or coronal mass ejections, which turn into a moving parcel of charged particles called solar wind. If these charged particles of solar wind … Read More
What is an Underwater Turbine? An underwater turbine is a device that generates electricity from moving water currents or ocean tides. Strong water currents and ocean tides are a great source of kinetic energy. An underwater turbine exploits the kinetic energy from water using turbine blades that rotate with an attached turbine generator that can generate electricity. An underwater turbine … Read More
What is a Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker? A wind turbine shadow flicker is a moving shadow casted by the blades of a wind turbine from the sun. A wind turbine does not cast a shadow flicker during the nighttime or when the blades are not moving. The length and direction of a shadow flicker depends on the location of the … Read More
Radioactive waste is waste that contains radioactive material. Nuclear waste, the waste from nuclear fuel after it has been processed through a nuclear reactor, is a common example of radioactive waste. Nuclear waste is extremely dangerous to humans and the environment. Exposure to unshielded nuclear waste can give you enough radioactive exposure to kill you in a few days from … Read More
If it’s good enough for my calculator, it’s good enough for a car. Not true. Yes, solar power cars exist, but they are a long way from being practical and affordable. The power density of a photovoltaic solar panel, which has a direct correlation with electrical output, is limited by the size and weight of the car. The more solar … Read More
Are There Workers Still Buried in the Hoover Dam? No, the Hoover Dam does not contain any buried human remains within the thick cement walls of the dam. Although, there were around 100 reported deaths during the construction of the Hoover Dam, no bodies are buried in the cement. There was one reported death of a man who was crushed and … Read More