VoltiBULLETIN - March 2006 - Part L Renewable Energy

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Fossil fuel derived carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, leading to 'global warming', is a global issue and, according to most of the world's climatologists, very serious global problems, and possible catastrophe, will occur.

James Hunt - Editor

Dear User,

This month, read our articles below to learn about Renewable Energy. Read on:

Fossil fuel derived carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, leading to 'global warming', is a global issue and, according to most of the world's climatologists, very serious global problems, and possible catastrophe, will occur. The signs are becoming increasingly unambiguous, and it is essential to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil fuel dependence.

The European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) aims to ensure that the EU achieves the 8% cut in emissions by 2008-2012 to which it is committed under the Kyoto Protocol. One answer is the use of renewable energy - which is energy obtained from sources that are essentially inexhaustible, unlike, for example, fossil fuels, of which there is a finite supply. Renewable sources of energy include wood, waste, geothermal, wind, photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy.

This VoltiBULLETIN Extra looks at renewable energy in general, and at some of the technologies.

Kind Regards,


VoltiBULLETIN Extra

Part L - Renewable Energy

March 2006

 


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1. Introduction to renewable energy by James Hunt - are CO2 reduction targets being met?
Is UK renewable energy in a crisis? One of its own arch advocates has described claims of the potential for renewables as 'wishful thinking', and called for an immediate resumption of nuclear power station building...

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2. IEE Factfile - Renewable Energy in the UK
This 43-page booklet from the IEE brings together information on renewable energy sources. It is highly informative and easy to read...

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3. Heat Pumps - the way ahead to low cost energy and low-to-zero carbon
Available from Applied Energy is the Stiebel Eltron range of heat pumps, which harvest and deliver useable energy from the air, water and ground – benefitting the environment, with minimal impact versus other forms of heating such as Gas...

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4. Heat pumps from Dimplex
Dimplex supplies a whole range of heat pumps for the domestic environment...

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5. The Osborne Demonstration House - the latest in sustainable housing to join the BRE Innovation Park
The latest house to join the BRE Innovation Park is the brainchild of contractor Osborne, who is setting out to prove that it is possible to build affordable, sustainable homes that incorporate the latest thinking on energy efficiency, waste reduction...

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6. Important forthcoming events relating to renewable sources of energy
Two dates for your diary: 29th March 2006 - Annual Micropower Conference and Dinner London; and 10th May 2006 CIBSE Seminar on Ground Coupled Energy Systems London...

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7. Books on renewable energy

Click here to view a selection of books on the topic of renewable energy...
8. Useful links

Click here for links to useful websites relating to renewable energy...
 

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