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Energy is WiserPlanet's main focus. In this section you will find information, facts and links about all types of intelligent energy. But first why is energy so important? We are living in a time of multiple energy crises. We are struggling to satisfy our energy needs and the increasing energy requirements of emerging economies around the world is only exacerbating the situation. Our energy consumption is causing all sorts of problems including changing the temperature of our atmosphere through the greenhouse effect (see global-greenhouse- warming.com for more detailed information).
The pages below outline the various alternatives we have available to us. They are all suitable in differing circumstances but all provide cleaner energy. For more information on alternative energy sources for heating do visit www.alternative-heating.com.
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Solar PowerIf we captured just a small fraction of the solar power that reaches earth we would solve all our energy problems once and for all! This should come as no surprise given that the sun is the primary source of energy for almost all life on earth.
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Wind PowerThe jury is still out at as to whether wind farms are ugly scars on any landscape or whether they symbolise the essence of clean energy. There is little doubt that the potential for wind energy is enormous. Some argue that off-shore wind farms should provide a major percentage of our future energy
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Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy comes from the earth's natural heat. Places like Iceland, who are positioned over a wealth of relatively easily accessible geothermic energy can use it to heat as much as 100% of their water. Interestingly, even in winter, enough geothermal energy can be extracted from the soil of home owner's garden to heat the entire house.
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BiofuelsBiofuels are broadly defined as fuels derived from biomass. Common first generation examples include vegetable oil, biodiesel, ethanol and BioGas. More complex second generation varieties are increasingly becoming available and just like their predecessors they are all biodegradable.
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